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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

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KU faculty receives Special Event Award through the American Genetics Association

Dr. Allie Graham received an award to help support the annual KU Center for Genomics symposia through the American Genetics Association
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KU announces promotion and tenure for 146 faculty and researchers

Chancellor Douglas A. Girod has approved the promotion and award of tenure, where indicated, for 50 individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses and 96 individuals at the KU Medical Center campuses. Promotion and tenure are effective at the start of the fall 2026 semester.
Dr. Hans Dalton

Molecular Biosciences faculty receives undergraduate advising award

Hans Dalton receives the J. Michael Young Academic Advisor Award
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MB Trainees Accomplishments Spring 2026

MB Trainees Accomplishments Spring 2026

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.

Degrees Offered

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