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Thu, 04/30/2026

Three KU students receive prestigious Goldwater scholarships

The University of Kansas has three juniors who were selected to receive the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship out of more than 1,000 nominees nationwide. KU’s 2026 Barry M. Goldwater Scholars are Tatum Aikin, Arthur Benson and Carter Gray.

Wed, 04/29/2026

Late Spring 2026 Travel Award Recipients

Molecular Biosciences Awards Graduate Student Scholarships

Wed, 04/29/2026

Molecular Biosciences Faculty receives College Research Product Award

Rosana Ferreira receives 2026 Spring College Research Product Award

Tue, 04/28/2026

KU announces 2026-2030 Self Graduate Fellows

In fall 2026, the fellowship reaches 67 total current fellows, making it the largest fellowship size ever in the program’s history. The total value of the four-year Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship exceeds $275,000.

Fri, 04/17/2026

KU research lab provides KC high school students with unique learning experience

The Unckless Lab at the University of Kansas conducted a yearlong outreach program with Blue Valley North High School, helping students learn about microbial diversity in insects. The work was funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Fri, 04/17/2026

Students will share work at 29th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium

The Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships will host over 150 students, both online and in person, presenting their research and creative works to faculty, staff, peers and the public during Undergraduate Research Week.

Wed, 04/15/2026

Haskell, KU student researchers to present their work at the 26th annual symposium

Twenty-nine undergraduate and postbaccalaureate scholars supported by research training programs at Haskell Indian Nations University and KU will present posters of their research at the 26th annual Haskell-KU Student Research Symposium.

Mon, 04/06/2026

Seven Students awarded Undergraduate Research Awards

Seven students from Molecular Biosciences were among the 57 University of Kansas students to receive an Undergraduate Research Award (UGRA) from the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships.

Tue, 03/31/2026

‘This Week in Virology’ podcast to be hosted and recorded at KU

The University of Kansas Center for Chemical Biology of Infectious Disease (CBID) will host Vincent Racaniello, virologist and podcaster, at 3 p.m. April 3 in 1005 Haworth Hall.

Wed, 03/11/2026

Spring 2026 Travel Award Recipients

Three graduate students received Bell Travel Awards from the Department of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Kansas

Tue, 03/10/2026

KU awarded K-INBRE award for in-classroom research

Eileen Hotze was awarded a Kansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) for a CURE award.

Thu, 03/05/2026

KU awarded $2.2 million NIH research career training grant renewal

For almost 30 years, the Office for Advancing Success in Science at KU has provided opportunities for undergraduates to engage in research through grant support from the National Institutes of Health. KU has recently been awarded a $2.2 million Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) grant from the NIH that will carry on this tradition for another five years.

Wed, 02/25/2026

Four top scholars named recipients of University Scholarly Achievement Award

The annual award recognizes significant research or scholarly achievement across the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses and is typically presented in each of four categories.

Wed, 02/11/2026

KU Biology released new Podcast

Interview with a Biologist is dedicated to talking about science research in a way that anyone can understand.

Wed, 02/04/2026

University of Kansas announces fall 2025 honor roll

Nearly 9,600 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned dean's list distinction for the fall 2025 semester. The honor roll comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and in the schools of Architecture & Design, Business, Education & Human Sciences, Engineering, Health Professions, Journalism & Mass Communications, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Professional Studies and Social Welfare.

Mon, 02/02/2026

KU Biology Students receive awards at K-INBRE Symposium

KU Biology K-INBRE student scholars receive awards at 24th Annual Symposium

Tue, 01/27/2026

KU recognizes researchers improving cancer treatments, developing advanced electronics and exploring galaxies

Xiaoqing Wu, Nicola Minafra and Bren Backhaus received the Steven F. Warren, Research Staff and Research Postdoctoral achievement awards, respectively.

Fri, 01/16/2026

KU nominates 5 students for Goldwater Scholarship

Five KU students who have been actively involved in undergraduate research during their university careers are competing for Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships, regarded as the premier undergraduate award to encourage excellence in science, engineering and mathematics.

Mon, 11/24/2025

Molecular Biosciences Faculty receives inaugurual College Research Product Award

Molecular Biosciences faculty recognized with 2025 College Research Product Awards.

Mon, 11/24/2025

Research challenges idea that gene PTPN22 boosts production of interferons

A new paper from the University of Kansas overturns the idea that a “risk gene” carried by millions of people worldwide influences production of Type 1 interferon, a workhorse of the immune system.

Tue, 11/11/2025

Research shows human gene PARP14 could be novel target for viral diseases or immune-mediated disorders

Researchers at the University of Kansas have discovered a human gene, the protein PARP14, plays a role in regulating interferon, part of the body’s innate immune system. Their study, appearing in journal mBio, could guide development of antiviral therapies for several groups of viral infection.

Fri, 11/07/2025

MB Trainees Accomplishments Fall 2025

Doctoral Defenses and Competition news from Fall 2025

Wed, 10/22/2025

Fall 2025 Travel Award Recipients

Two students were awarded Travel Awards from Molecular Biosciences in Fall 2025.

Thu, 10/09/2025

The Immunology Podcast Ep. 116: "Allelic Variation" Featuring Dr. Robin Orozco

Welcome everyone to Episode 116, where we bring you Dr. Robin Orozco from the University of Kansas. She talks about how genetic variations affect immune responses, what we can learn from mouse models, and the role of PTPN22 in antiviral immunity.

Wed, 10/01/2025

Unckless Lab hosted science night for local farmers

The Unckless Lab hosted a group of Kansas farmers to demonstrate the use of three different types of microscopes.

Tue, 09/30/2025

KU graduate researcher Azeem Talabi is tackling the problem of chemo resistance in colorectal cancer by exploring combination therapies that break through this resistance.

KU graduate researcher Azeem Talabi is tackling this problem by exploring combination therapies that break through this resistance.

Mon, 09/08/2025