Acquisition of a Chiro-optical Spectrophotometric System for Chemistry Research and Student Training

获得来自主要研究仪器（MRI）项目的这一奖项，詹姆斯麦迪逊大学化学系将获得一台旋光分光光度计。该设备将加强以下领域的研究：a)蛋白质的结构表征；b)天然产物的合成。旋光分光光度计将通过增加可提供给本科生的研究项目的数量和质量来加强詹姆斯麦迪逊大学学生的教育。此外，它将允许教师引进一些先进的光谱技术，如圆二色性和停止流动技术到生物化学，有机化学，物理化学和生物技术实验室。

With this award from the Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program, the Department of Chemistry at James Madison University will acquire a chiro-optical spectrophotometer. This equipment will enhance research in the following areas: a) structural characterization of proteins; and b) the synthesis of natural products. The chiro-optical spectrophotometer will enhance the education of the James Madison University students by increasing the amount and quality of the research projects that can be offered for undergraduate students. Additionally, it will allow faculty to introduce a number of advanced spectroscopic techniques, such as circular dichroism and stopped-flow techniques to the biochemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry and biotechnology laboratories.