News
Mon, 09/08/2025
KU Innovation award honors forward thinking faculty
The Christopher H. Haufler KU Core 34 Innovation Award was presented to KU Molecular Biosciences faculty for their developments in the Bacterial Infectious Disease Laboratory course.
Mon, 09/08/2025
One-year grant will fund study of antibiotics in relation to Alzheimer's Disease
A KUMC-ADRC Developmental Projects Grant from the University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center was awarded to KU Molecular Bioscience faculty for research into Alzheimer’s and establishing new model organisms for future study.
Mon, 09/08/2025
Two-Year grant will fund research into repressing viral replication
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has awarded funding to KU Molecular Bioscience faculty to research Herpes simplex virus (HVS-1) with the goal of restricting viral replication.
Fri, 09/05/2025
Five-year grant to fund study of coronavirus and impacts on the body’s ability to heighten anti-viral defenses
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences has awarded KU Molecular Bioscience faculty $2.2M to study coronavirus RNA
Thu, 09/04/2025
Three-year grant will fund study on coronavirus evolution and that effect on viral replication
The National Science Foundation has awarded KU Molecular Bioscience faculty $1M to complete further study on coronavirus.
Fri, 08/29/2025
With $2.1 Million NIH T32 awarded, KU Molecular Biosciences continues support for graduate training in Chemical Biology
The National Institutes of Health has re-upped its support of graduate students in their 2nd and 3rd years of PhD training.
Tue, 08/26/2025
26 KU undergraduate students selected for 2025 Millennium Fellowship
Out of 60,396 applicants from more than 7,500 institutions worldwide, 26 University of Kansas students have been selected for the 2025 Millennium Fellowship, a leadership development program overseen by the Millennium Campus Network in partnership with United Nations Academic Impact.
Mon, 08/25/2025
Summer 2025 Travel Award Recipients
Molecular Biosciences students traveled to conferences after receiving Bell Travel Awards
Wed, 08/20/2025
2025 KU Molecular Biosciences Symposium
Seven graduate students received awards at the KU Molecular Biosciences Symposium.
Tue, 08/05/2025
MB Trainees Accomplishments Summer 2025
Molecular Biosciences proudly acknowledges the accomplishments of their trainees this summer. Congratulations to all participating graduate students.
Tue, 08/05/2025
Best Flash Talk Award goes to KU Faculty
KU Faculty left 2025 Annual Ewing Sarcoma Research Symposium with award.
Wed, 07/23/2025
Researchers unveil evolutionary effects on mammalian species due to extreme environments
New research from the University of Kansas reveals an unexpected way animals adapted to high-altitude environments.
Tue, 07/01/2025
Early Summer 2025 Travel Award Recipients
The University of Kansas Department of Molecular Biosciences has awarded 3 students with Travel Awards in the summer of 2025.
Tue, 07/01/2025
Research from the University of Kansas suppresses coronavirus by targeting Mac1
A study published in mBio details the vulnerability of coronaviruses to inhibitors of a small protein domain called Mac1, found in all coronaviruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and MERS-CoV. The findings point toward potential antiviral therapies.
Fri, 06/27/2025
Graham Lab Research Featured in Science News
University of Kansas biologist, Allie Graham, looks into how animals adapt to extreme environments such as high altitudes
Tue, 06/24/2025
KU undergraduate from Shawnee named Astronaut Scholar for 2025-2026
Alexa Magstadt of Shawnee is the University of Kansas’ most recent Astronaut Scholar, an award that provides a scholarship up to $15,000 and access to an Astronaut Scholar conference, mentorship, professional development, networking and recognition.
Tue, 06/10/2025
$1.8 Million NIH Grant Awarded to Molecular Biosciences Faculty
Ilya Vakser (professor) was awarded a five-year, $1.8 million R35 NIH grant
Thu, 05/22/2025
Molecular Biosciences celebrates Doctoral Hooding
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Department of Molecular Biosciences celebrated their graduates at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.
Fri, 05/16/2025
Late Spring 2025 Travel Award Recipients
Three graduate students received Bell Travel Awards from the Department of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Kansas
Thu, 05/15/2025
KU recognizes 13 students with 2025 University Awards
The University of Kansas has awarded 13 students with honors that recognize community engagement, leadership and academics. The University Awards, among the most prestigious awards presented at KU, were established to recognize students who embody service excellence, dedication or whose academic achievements are stellar.
Tue, 05/13/2025
Biochemistry Majors Received Outstanding Presentation Awards
In Spring 2025, KU Biochemistry majors received outstanding presentation awards for their posters.
Tue, 05/13/2025
MB Trainees Accomplishments Spring 2025
Graduate students presented research at IMMUNOLOGY2025 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Tue, 05/13/2025
KU Faculty Honored with Excellence in Mentoring Award
Robin Orozco received an “Excellence in Mentoring” from the Office for Advancing Success in Science (OASIS)
Fri, 05/09/2025
Molecular Biosciences Ph.D. Aspirant receives Graduate Fellowship
Piero Espinel, Ph.D. Aspirant in Biochemistry and Biophysics, received a University Graduate Fellowship award at the 2025 Graduate Awards Ceremony
Fri, 05/09/2025
KU celebrates undergraduate research, announces presentation winners
More than 130 undergraduate students participated in the 28th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, which featured Jayhawks' original mentored scholarship as well as artists’ talks and creative displays from many disciplines.
Wed, 05/07/2025
KU faculty honored as 2025 Kemper Fellows for Teaching Excellence
Five KU faculty members were honored with the William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence award, recognizing their commitment and contributions to teaching excellence on KU Lawrence’s campus during the spring 2025 semester.
Tue, 05/06/2025
KU Biology Students receive Spring 2025 Scholarships and Awards
The Undergraduate Biology Program awarded nearly $35,000 in awards and scholarships to students in Spring 2025.
Thu, 05/01/2025
KU students honored with Tradition of Excellence Award
Ten University of Kansas students received the 2025 Tradition of Excellence Award for their leadership on the Lawrence campus. The award is presented annually by the KU Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Network.
Wed, 04/30/2025
Molecular Biosciences Undergraduates Presented their Research Posters
Over 60 undergrads from Molecular Biosciences majoring in Biochemistry, Microbiology, and MCDB gave poster presentations of their research at the 28th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Wed, 04/30/2025
Research Published on Metacognitive Mapping and Implementation of Better Teaching Practices
A recently published paper highlights students’ struggles with higher order cognitive skills in differing course formats and how teaching practices can be altered to better serve student needs.