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
$1.8 Million NIH Grant Awarded to Molecular Biosciences Faculty
Ilya Vakser (professor) was awarded a five-year, $1.8 million R35 NIH grant
Molecular Biosciences celebrates Doctoral Hooding
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Department of Molecular Biosciences celebrated their graduates at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.
Late Spring 2025 Travel Award Recipients
Three graduate students received Bell Travel Awards from the Department of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Kansas
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.
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.