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KU Molecular Biosciences

We are an interdisciplinary group of faculty who perform cutting edge research in a wide range of areas including biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, bioinformatics, cancer biology, genetics, genomics, immunology, microbiology, virology, neurobiology, molecular, cellular and developmental biology.


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Department News

Faculty in the back row from left to right: Josephine Chandler, Stuart McDonald, Yoshiaki Azuma, Anthony Fehr, Brian Ackley. New Graduates in the front Row:  Wendy Aquino, Katherine Hanson, Joseph O'Connor, Brielle McKee, Bunu Lama.

Molecular Biosciences celebrates Doctoral Hooding

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Department of Molecular Biosciences celebrated their graduates at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.
Mizuki Azuma, Priyani Harsha Hapugaswatta, Evan Schulz, and Anika James

Late Spring 2025 Travel Award Recipients

Three graduate students received Bell Travel Awards from the Department of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Kansas
Big Jay in graduation gown.

KU recognizes 13 students with 2025 University Awards

The University of Kansas has awarded 13 students with honors that recognize community engagement, leadership and academics. The University Awards, among the most prestigious awards presented at KU, were established to recognize students who embody service excellence, dedication or whose academic achievements are stellar.
Elise McCall beside her poster

Biochemistry Majors Received Outstanding Presentation Awards

In Spring 2025, KU Biochemistry majors received outstanding presentation awards for their posters.

Molecular Biosciences Graduate Program

Graduate Program

Our graduate program in life sciences research is designed to provide world-class training in both the classroom and research laboratory to prepare students for the next stage of their careers.

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Undergraduate Biology Programs

Undergraduate Programs

We sponsor several undergraduate degrees covering a variety of current topics in the life sciences, from single molecules, to cells, development, and disease. Find more information regarding our majors.

Degrees Offered