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A scientist driven to understand and treat rare human diseases will join the University of Kansas faculty next fall, becoming part of a team using “big data” to discover new drugs.

LAWRENCE — Investigators at the University of Kansas have played a key role in deciphering a previously unidentified cluster of genes responsible for producing sartorypyrones, a chemical made by the fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus, whose family can cause a deadly infection in humans. Their…

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.

Professor Joanna Slusky received a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIH NIGMS) to investigate antibiotic resistance.

Examples of infections tied to gram-negative bacteria include pneumonia, bloodstream infections, wound-site infections and meningitis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Scientists have focused on tubelike...

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!

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!

Dr. Scott Hefty and Dr. Liang Xu were selected as the 2023 recipients of the R.J. and Inez Jay Awards

A team of University of Kansas researchers are helping uncover hidden aspects of Ewing Sarcoma which may lead to the discovery of new cancer treatments.

Professors Eileen Hotze and Josephine Chandler were awarded the HOPE (Honor for Outstanding Progressive Educator) award at the KU-Texas football game on November 19, 2022. This award is given by the senior class through the KU Student Alumni and Endowment Board.