
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

Student-led symposium helps build research connections across KU and the region
The annual KU Chemical Biology Symposium, which celebrates its fifth year this month, brings together faculty, students and research core leaders from KU and institutions across the region. Registration is free for students and remains open through Oct. 4

KU receives $5.8 million NIH Phase 3 COBRE funding for Chemical Biology of Infectious Disease center
The Chemical Biology of Infectious Disease center recruits, mentors and supports investigators across the University of Kansas, KU Medical Center, Kansas State, Wichita State and other regional partners as they address urgent challenges in infectious disease and antibiotic resistance using chemical-biology approaches.

Four Molecular Biosciences faculty receive promotions
Four faculty members within the Department of Molecular Biosciences have earned promotions for the 2025-2026 academic year.

2026 KU Molecular Biosciences Symposium Awardees
Numerous students received awards at the 2026 KU Molecular Biosciences Symposium

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.