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University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Chemistry in 2024-2026 reads as a 21-PI network with 7 internal PI collaborations. The dominant subject mix is Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology as the leading field (19% of slots across 9 PIs; 9 labels), Molecular Biology as the leading subfield (15% of slots across 8 PIs; 8 labels), and Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques as the leading topic (3% of slots across 2 PIs; 2 labels). That is of concern for a 21-PI roster; the strongest pairings may be carrying much of the visible collaboration. The leading PI names are Vincent M. Rotello (21.1 weighted works; Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques, Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics). The most visible ties are Vincent M. Rotello and Richard W. Vachet (4 shared works, weight 2.2). The leading breakdown groups are group 1 with 7 PIs, 6 internal connections, weight 5.5, around Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Spectroscopy, led by Vincent M. Rotello, S. Thayumanavan, Jianhan Chen.