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.
Department News
Fall 2024 Travel Award Recipients
Three graduate students were awarded a Molecular Biosciences Travel Award for the 2024 Fall semester. All three attended the Midwest Microbial Pathogenesis Conference (MMPC) held at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN on September 13-14, 2024.
19 KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for fall
KU's Undergraduate Research Award recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and creative projects. Nineteen Jayhawks received an award for fall 2024.
KU delegation makes connections at AAAS gala in Washington, D.C.
The university supported the Sept. 21 event as an institutional sponsor and invited a delegation of fellows to participate as a way to elevate the institution’s visibility in the organization and form connections that contribute to opportunities for engagement related to research and science policy, career development, and potential collaborations with peers.
KU faculty providing authentic research lab experience in classroom
A new grant of $15,000 from NIH and K-INBRE will expand opportunities for students to have authentic research lab experiences in the classroom. Faculty member Eileen Hotze’s CURE is setting the stage for further implementation in other classrooms.
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.