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McRae Lecture - Prof. K. Barry Sharpless (2X Nobel Laureate)

When:
Thursday, May 7, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Where:
Biosciences Complex
Room: 1101
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Description:

The Queen’s University International Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society (Q-ACS) is proud to invite you to attend the McRae Lecture featuring Professor K. Barry Sharpless, a two-time recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry

We are honoured to host Professor Sharpless, whose groundbreaking work in oxidation reactionsclick chemistry, and bioorthogonal chemistry has transformed the way that chemists construct molecules through simple, reliable, and highly efficient reactions. Professor Sharpless’s discoveries have had a profound impact across chemistry, biology, and medicine, making him one of the most influential chemists of our time. J

This event is free of charge. Due to limited capacity, attendance is strictly on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration is required to secure your spot. 

Please complete the form (Linked below) as soon as possible. Registration will close once capacity is reached, and attendees may be placed on a wait list and notified accordingly. Additional details are available within the form. If you have any questions, please contact Q-ACS at sscacs@queensu.ca. As we near closer to the event, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate any/all allergy/dietary restriction(s), though we shall make every reasonable effort to try to do so.

Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/r/jW2HJwUbPb 

Contact:
Queen's University International Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society (Q-ACS)
sscacs@queensu.ca
Cost:
Free
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