

Departments
Yuxiang (Alice) Zhao
Associate Professor - Chemistry
Education: Ph.D, Florida Atlantic University, Florida
M.D, Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing
Department: Science and Mathematics
Office: Sanders 401
TEACHING INTERESTS:
Courses I teach: General Chemistry II (CHM132), Organic Chemistry (CHM220 and CHM221), Quantitative Chemical Analysis (CHM250), Biochemistry I (CHM321), Medicinal Chemistry (CHM310)
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
My research interests are primarily related to anticancer and antiviral drug discovery and development. Two main categories of drug have been synthesized: antimetabolites and intercalators.
CONTACT ME FOR…
- Career development in chemistry and pharmaceutical industry field
- Pre-med, Pre-dental and pre-pharmacy track advising
- Internship opportunities for pharmaceutical companies
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY:
- A member of the American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Inducted into Sigma Zeta
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
- Taught a leadership prgoram at Xilin Chinese School
- Led students to rural China to teach English and American Culture
- One of the founders of a dog rescue group based in Chicago
UNIQUELY EUREKA EXPERIENCE:
I really enjoy teaching at Eureka College. The small campus and class size makes it feel like everyone is family to me. I love to talk to my students and be able to get to know them.