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
Biology professors win prestigious KU teaching award
Professors Eileen Hotze and Josephine Chandler were awarded the HOPE (Honor for Outstanding Progressive Educator) award at the KU-Texas football game on November 19, 2022. This award is given by the senior class through the KU Student Alumni and Endowment Board.
New MB faculty member
Dr. Caetano Antunes joined MB this Spring
New MB faculty member
Dr. Rosana Ferreira joined MB this Spring
NSF Grant Awarded
Ilya Vakser received a grant to study the functional significance of protein variants
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.