Chemistry professor named Scientist of the Year

UCI chemistry professor James Nowick has been named Scientist of the Year by the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals. Nowick researches the biological interactions between peptides and proteins. Understanding these interactions could lead to new therapies for Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and other diseases. Nowick will receive his award at the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s annual meeting Feb. 12-16 in Chicago.