KU Molecular Biosciences
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Department News
Study reports new compound halting replication of COVID by targeting ‘Mac-1’ protein in cell models
KU research shows for the first time that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, can be inhibited from replicating in living cell cultures using a compound that targets “Mac-1,” a protein key to defending SARS-CoV-2 against the human immune response. The findings also hold promise that Mac…
Macie Proctor-Roser awarded Self Fellowship
Macie Proctor-Roser, PhD candidate in Molecular Biosciences has been awarded the Madison and Lila Self Fellowship.
KU announces new 2024-2028 Self Graduate Fellows
Fifteen incoming or first-year doctoral students at the Lawrence and Medical Center campuses will receive the Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year, marking the 35th anniversary of the program. The total value of the four-year fellowship exceeds $200,000.
2024 Newmark Award Finalists
This year four finalists were selected for the Newmark Award competition, this award is given to a KU graduate student for excellence in biochemistry research.