Recent Peptide Publications

The American Peptide Society is accepting nominations for the 2026 Early Career Lectureship which will be presented at the 30th American Peptide Symposium to be held in June 2027. This honor recognizes an early career investigator who has contributed innovative work to the field of peptide science. The recipient will deliver a talk in a session appropriate to their work at the 30th American Peptide Symposium.

Nominating documents should be submitted by March 1st, 2026.

The American Peptide Society invites all members and colleagues to attend the Victor J. Hruby Symposium, May 21–22, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. This landmark event honors Victor, founding APS President and one of the most influential figures in modern peptide chemistry. Over more than five decades, His discoveries have shaped our understanding of peptide structure, signaling, and drug design, while his mentorship has inspired generations of scientists worldwide. Join us in celebrating his extraordinary legacy and the future of peptide innovation.

The 2025 Dr. Elizabeth Schram Award for Young Investigator Oral Presentation winners with presenters. From left to right: Professors Jean Chmielewski and Eileen Kennedy, Doctors Emel Adaligil, James Checco, and Michael Bertucci, flanked by the 1st prize winner Thu Nguyen, NYU, and 2nd prize winner Kira Podolsky, MIT.

The 2025 Dr. Elizabeth Schram Award for Young Investigator Poster Presentation winners with presenters, Chuanhao Peng, University of Alberta, Kristiana Witte, NC State University, Hassan Seyrani, University of Missouri, Haley Anchukaitis, Tufts University, Minhee Lee, Columbia University, Xue Zhao, University of South Florida, Rida Ibrahim, Iowa State University, Rachita Dash, University of Virginia, Albert Kakkis, Scripps Research, and Tristan Dinsmore, Tufts University

Newly elected co-chairs of the Student Activities Committee, from left to right, Doctors James Checco, Ross Cheloha, and Arunika Ekanayake.