Palli Thordarson
@palliunsw.bsky.social
Professor and Director of the UNSW RNA Institute, School of Chemistry, UNSW.
We are very fortunate to have Dame Juliet Gerrard U. Aucklandhere at UNSW School of Chemistry to give a seminar about her journey through science, business and government. #ozchem
November 6, 2025 at 2:21 AM
We are very fortunate to have Dame Juliet Gerrard U. Aucklandhere at UNSW School of Chemistry to give a seminar about her journey through science, business and government. #ozchem
Beyond proud to be the 2025 recipient of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) Leighton Memorial Medal, in recognition of eminent service to chemistry in Australia. Big thanks to all my former and current students, staff amd collaborators for making this happen. #RACI #ozchem #chemistry
October 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Beyond proud to be the 2025 recipient of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) Leighton Memorial Medal, in recognition of eminent service to chemistry in Australia. Big thanks to all my former and current students, staff amd collaborators for making this happen. #RACI #ozchem #chemistry
It started ok when asked re isobutanol vs 1-butanol but then it butchered the iso-butanol structure. Yeah... so like a middling undergraduate not PhD.
August 9, 2025 at 2:37 AM
It started ok when asked re isobutanol vs 1-butanol but then it butchered the iso-butanol structure. Yeah... so like a middling undergraduate not PhD.
A nice round number on Google Scholar, so I couldn't resist snapping a screenshot.
August 9, 2025 at 1:25 AM
A nice round number on Google Scholar, so I couldn't resist snapping a screenshot.
Saying goodbye to Carlos, our superstar visiting #supramolecular PhD student from U. Chile, Santiago who has been with us here at UNSW School of Chemistry, for the past 10 months doing some amazing work in #calixarene host-guest chemistry. We will miss you Carlos! #ozchem
June 5, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Saying goodbye to Carlos, our superstar visiting #supramolecular PhD student from U. Chile, Santiago who has been with us here at UNSW School of Chemistry, for the past 10 months doing some amazing work in #calixarene host-guest chemistry. We will miss you Carlos! #ozchem
Marc Greenberg from John Hopkins giving a fantastic lecture here at @unswchemistry.bsky.social UNSW RNA Institute on oxidative damage in DNA-histone protein interactions. #ozchem #RNA #DNA
March 20, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Marc Greenberg from John Hopkins giving a fantastic lecture here at @unswchemistry.bsky.social UNSW RNA Institute on oxidative damage in DNA-histone protein interactions. #ozchem #RNA #DNA
First group lunch of the academic year for the Thordarson group with our newest member, Emma (Medchem Hons), "chairing" the Luncheon. #ozchem
February 26, 2025 at 5:05 AM
First group lunch of the academic year for the Thordarson group with our newest member, Emma (Medchem Hons), "chairing" the Luncheon. #ozchem
Chemistry #ozchem gets a shout out from our Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in a press conference after his call with Trump re steel & aluminium traffifs.
February 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Chemistry #ozchem gets a shout out from our Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in a press conference after his call with Trump re steel & aluminium traffifs.
Stunning lecture from Eric Westhof here at @unswrna.bsky.social UNSW BABS on RNA structural biology & chemistry with focus on the ribosome & tRNA. Tautomers rule! And DNA is just a degraded RNA;-) #RNA #ozchem
January 29, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Stunning lecture from Eric Westhof here at @unswrna.bsky.social UNSW BABS on RNA structural biology & chemistry with focus on the ribosome & tRNA. Tautomers rule! And DNA is just a degraded RNA;-) #RNA #ozchem
He leaves behind an immersable legacy. He also leaves behind his two wonderful daughters and his adorable grandchildren. I offer my deepest condolences to them and all his other family and friend. Rest in peace Fraser.
December 31, 2024 at 9:40 AM
He leaves behind an immersable legacy. He also leaves behind his two wonderful daughters and his adorable grandchildren. I offer my deepest condolences to them and all his other family and friend. Rest in peace Fraser.
I met Fraser and Norma first in 2002, a meeting that had a deeply impact on me. Sadly, Norma passed away 2 years later. Fraser and I stayed in touch. At a Gordon meeting in 2017 while celebrating with Ben Feringa after their @NobelPrize the UNSW idea was first discussed. 2/5
December 31, 2024 at 9:40 AM
I met Fraser and Norma first in 2002, a meeting that had a deeply impact on me. Sadly, Norma passed away 2 years later. Fraser and I stayed in touch. At a Gordon meeting in 2017 while celebrating with Ben Feringa after their @NobelPrize the UNSW idea was first discussed. 2/5
Vale Sir Fraser Stoddart. @sirfrasersays You were a true friend, mentor and a history-making Scientist. I and everyone here at UNSW School of Chemistry @unswchemistry.bsky.social #ozchem will forever be in debt to you for agree to spend time with us and encourage us to reach for the stars. 1/5
December 31, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Vale Sir Fraser Stoddart. @sirfrasersays You were a true friend, mentor and a history-making Scientist. I and everyone here at UNSW School of Chemistry @unswchemistry.bsky.social #ozchem will forever be in debt to you for agree to spend time with us and encourage us to reach for the stars. 1/5
Merry Christmas. Did some rheology experiments on the thickened cream to create Eton mess - a family tradition here in our household.
December 25, 2024 at 4:13 AM
Merry Christmas. Did some rheology experiments on the thickened cream to create Eton mess - a family tradition here in our household.
Very Christmassy right now in my old hometown Vopnafjörður, in NA-Iceland. Photo from my friend Jósep Jósepsson.
December 24, 2024 at 2:05 AM
Very Christmassy right now in my old hometown Vopnafjörður, in NA-Iceland. Photo from my friend Jósep Jósepsson.
The president, prime minister, bishop of the state church, chief of police, and the party leaders of all 3 parties in the new ruling coalition in Iceland are all women. However, equality has still to be achieved in the finance & business sectors according to locals.
December 22, 2024 at 10:56 PM
The president, prime minister, bishop of the state church, chief of police, and the party leaders of all 3 parties in the new ruling coalition in Iceland are all women. However, equality has still to be achieved in the finance & business sectors according to locals.
And that is a wrap for me and @unswrna.bsky.social UNSW RNA Institute COO Dr. Joshua Peterson for 2024! It has been a great year the Institute and RNA research & development here at UNSW and beyond. Lots of the horizon for 2025! Until then, Merry Christmas & happy New Year. #ozchem #RNA
December 19, 2024 at 6:11 AM
And that is a wrap for me and @unswrna.bsky.social UNSW RNA Institute COO Dr. Joshua Peterson for 2024! It has been a great year the Institute and RNA research & development here at UNSW and beyond. Lots of the horizon for 2025! Until then, Merry Christmas & happy New Year. #ozchem #RNA
Early Christmas present for myself;-) The catalyst by Thomas R. Cech. I already enjoyed this as an audio book but can't wait to read it. My favourite quote from the book is below - 21st Century is...the age of RNA !
December 17, 2024 at 7:29 AM
Early Christmas present for myself;-) The catalyst by Thomas R. Cech. I already enjoyed this as an audio book but can't wait to read it. My favourite quote from the book is below - 21st Century is...the age of RNA !
RNA Purine vs. pyrimidine + peptide condensate discrimination & macromol. crowding paper from our group in collaboration with Anna Wang, is out in Biomacromolecules @acspublications.bsky.social Congrats to @anikamoller.bsky.social Anika Moller who led this work #ozhcem pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
December 12, 2024 at 10:53 AM
RNA Purine vs. pyrimidine + peptide condensate discrimination & macromol. crowding paper from our group in collaboration with Anna Wang, is out in Biomacromolecules @acspublications.bsky.social Congrats to @anikamoller.bsky.social Anika Moller who led this work #ozhcem pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
With the ARC deadline looming in less than 48 hours, George decided that now would be a great time to have a rest on my computer. #ozchem
December 11, 2024 at 5:55 AM
With the ARC deadline looming in less than 48 hours, George decided that now would be a great time to have a rest on my computer. #ozchem
Joint Rizzuto & Thordarson group Christmas party in Centennial park! Lot's to celebrate after a great year for both groups and the rain also stayed away. Plus sooooo much good food. And Felix's little dog really enjoyed it too. #ozchem
December 3, 2024 at 4:57 AM
Joint Rizzuto & Thordarson group Christmas party in Centennial park! Lot's to celebrate after a great year for both groups and the rain also stayed away. Plus sooooo much good food. And Felix's little dog really enjoyed it too. #ozchem
Proud to receive the RACI Service to the Board award & be in such good company with two Sch Chemistry UNSW colleagues at last night's @RACInational @RACI_NSW Awards #ozchem Pictured here with Martina Lessio: RACI Rita Cornforth Lectureship and Chuan Zhao: @ChuanZhao11 RACI H.G. Smith Medal awardees.
November 28, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Proud to receive the RACI Service to the Board award & be in such good company with two Sch Chemistry UNSW colleagues at last night's @RACInational @RACI_NSW Awards #ozchem Pictured here with Martina Lessio: RACI Rita Cornforth Lectureship and Chuan Zhao: @ChuanZhao11 RACI H.G. Smith Medal awardees.