Baruch’s chemistry professors have established a strong track record of research with undergraduate collaborators. With expertise in Organic Synthesis, Computational Chemistry, X-ray Crystallography, Bio-Inorganic Chemistry, and Protein Biochemistry, our faculty have mentored numerous Independent Study students, Honors Thesis writers, and Jonas E. Salk Scholarship winners. Professors Greer, Ramig, and Szalda collaborate in researching the chemical and physical properties of pharmaceutical-related molecules. Their joint efforts continue to produce articles in chemical journals with student co-authors, as well as presentations at scientific conferences. Professor Kulatilleke investigates the feasibility of synthetic ligands as potential heavy-metal chelators. Professor Gaffney investigates inhibition of the matrix metalloproteinases, a class of enzymes implicated in cancer. Our faculty are heavily involved in collaborations with researchers inside and outside CUNY.