Hudson-Bergen Subsection
The Hudson-Bergen Subsection serves the membership of the American Chemical Society in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Our mission is to promote the interaction and scholarship of chemists in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Meetings and social events are open to the public and typically attended by local chemistry students, teachers, and professionals from the area.

Inquiries should be addressed to the Subsection leadership
  • Dr. Ish Kumar. Chair
  • Dr. Stephen Anderson, Treasurer
  • Dr. Mihaela Leonida, Secretary
  • Dr. Yosra Badiei, Director
  • Dr. Yufeng Wei, Director
  • Dr. Christian Traba, Director
Calendar of Events
April 18, 2025
The 26th Annual Student Research Symposium and Award Night
Featuring the Keynote Address:
Targeted Protein Degradation Concepts and Approaches to Discover Small-Molecule Drugs
presented by:
Dr. Sudeep Banjade, SK Life Science Labs
Abstracts for student presentations due April 1, 2025





Annual Student Research Symposium
The Hudson-Bergen Subsection partners with Sigma Xi of Ramapo College, and the Student Member Chapters of the ACS at Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey City University, Ramapo College, and St. Peter’s University to host the an Annual Student Research Symposium.  The symposium provides an opportunity for students to present their research in preparation for presenting at the NY ACS Undergraduate Research Symposium, the LSAMP conference and the ACS National Meeting & Exposition.