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
NEW GRASP OF KEY COVID-19 PROTEIN MAY LEAD TO A LIVE-ATTENUATED VACCINE EFFECTIVE AGAINST MORE VARIANTS FOR LONGER
Research from the University of Kansas just published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences could hasten development of a new class of vaccines aimed at SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
GRANT WILL FUND RESEARCH INTO ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
Professor Joanna Slusky received a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIH NIGMS) to investigate antibiotic resistance.
Caetano Antunes joins Molecular Biosciences Faculty
Dr. Caetano Antunes, a recent addition to the Department of Molecular Biology sits down for an interview to talk about his research, recent move from Brazil & much more!
Rosana Ferreira joins Molecular Biosciences Faculty
Dr. Rosana Ferreira, one of the newest additions to the Department of Molecular Biology sits down for an interview and talks about her research, move from Brazil & much more!
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.
