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Mon, 06/24/2024

Study reveals same genes that can drive cancer also guide neural-circuit growth

In new research appearing in PLOS ONE, Erik Lundquist and colleagues from his KU lab have added new specifics to the role oncogene Src plays in our biology, showing the gene is required for normal development of the nervous system.
Wed, 06/12/2024

Researchers in US, Ukraine simulate cell activity at ‘breathtaking’ timescales

A partnership between scientists at KU and collaborators in Europe, including war-torn Ukraine, will result in computer models of biological cells likely to hasten health breakthroughs by simulating molecular interactions inside cells with near experimental accuracy at vastly longer timescales than similar efforts.
Wed, 05/01/2024

Spring 2024 Travel Award Recipients

Two Molecular Biosciences student received Travel Awards in Spring 2024.
Wed, 05/01/2024

MB Faculty Awarded a New Faculty Research Development Grant

Rosana Ferreira was awarded a Spring 2024 New Faculty Research Development Award by the KU Office of Research.
Tue, 04/30/2024

Seven Students Mentored by MB Faculty Received Awards at the 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium

Seven Students mentored by MB Faculty members received awards at the 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium held April 15-19, 2024.
Thu, 04/25/2024

Study reports new compound halting replication of COVID by targeting ‘Mac-1’ protein in cell models

Research from the University of Kansas shows for the first time SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, can be inhibited from replicating in living cell cultures using a compound that targets “Mac-1,” a protein key to defending SARS-CoV-2 against the human immune response.
Wed, 04/24/2024

Macie Proctor-Roser awarded Self Fellowship

Macie Proctor-Roser, PhD candidate in Molecular Biosciences has been awarded the Madison and Lila Self Fellowship.
Tue, 04/23/2024

KU announces new 2024-2028 Self Graduate Fellows

Fifteen doctoral students have been selected to receive the University of Kansas’ prestigious Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year, marking the 35th anniversary of the program since its establishment in 1989. The total value of the four-year doctoral fellowship exceeds $200,000.
Wed, 04/17/2024

2024 Newmark Award Finalists

This year four finalists were selected for the Newmark Award competition, this award is given to a KU graduate student for excellence in biochemistry research.
Wed, 04/03/2024

MB Trainee Accomplishments: April 2024

Celebrating Student Milestones in Molecular Biosciences
Thu, 03/21/2024

KU Researcher Finds Gene that Enhances Anti- Viral Immunity

Robin Orozco, an Immunologist at the University of Kansas, has unveiled new research that explores how a common mutation in the human population changes the immune response during a virus infection.
Thu, 03/14/2024

K-INBRE for a CURE Project Awarded

K-INBRE for a CURE Project Awarded
Mon, 03/04/2024

MB Trainee Accomplishments

Celebrating Student Milestones in Molecular Biosciences
Wed, 01/24/2024

Six Students Receive Undergraduate Research Awards Mentored by MB Faculty Members

Six students received this semester an Undergraduate Research Award (UGRA) from the Center for Undergraduate Research to work on mentored research in the lab of a Molecular Biosciences faculty member.
Wed, 01/24/2024

NIH STARTUP Central Proof of Concept (POC) Project Awarded

Professor Liang Xu was awarded a NIH STARTUP Central Proof of Concept (POC) Program Award.
Mon, 01/22/2024

Molecular Biosciences welcomes Maged Zeineldin to faculty

A medical researcher working to understand the epigenetics of cancer will join the University of Kansas faculty next fall as part of The Department of Molecular Biosciences and University of Kansas Cancer Center.
Thu, 12/14/2023

John C. (Jack) Brown, In Memoriam

John C. (Jack) Brown, In Memoriam, February 23, 1943 - October 9, 2023
Wed, 12/13/2023

Molecular Biosciences welcomes Hans Dalton to faculty

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.
Wed, 12/13/2023

Braden’s Hope Foundation Pilot Project Awarded

Mizuki Azuma was awarded a pilot grant from the Braden’s Hope Foundation.
Tue, 11/21/2023

Researchers shed light on how one deadly fungal pathogen makes its chemicals

Mon, 08/28/2023

New grasp of key COVID-19 protein may lead to a live-attenuated vaccine effective against more variants for longer

LAWRENCE — 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. ...

Mon, 08/28/2023

GRANT WILL FUND RESEARCH INTO ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE (Opens in new window)

Professor Joanna Slusky received a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIH NIGMS) to investigate antibiotic resistance.
Mon, 08/21/2023

Dataset revolutionizes understanding of beta barrels, promising targets for vaccine development

LAWRENCE — 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. ...

Tue, 07/11/2023

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!
Mon, 06/05/2023

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!
Tue, 05/30/2023

KU research award recipients working toward new vaccines, better breast cancer response to immunotherapy

LAWRENCE — Two projects — one investigating vaccine efficacy for chlamydia and Lyme disease and the other trying to improve breast cancer response to immunotherapy — were selected to receive the 2023 J.R. and Inez Jay Fund research award. Researchers from the Department of Molecular Biosciences will conduct both projects. ...

Wed, 05/17/2023

Study Uncovers New Aspect of Ewing Sarcoma

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.
Tue, 03/28/2023

New MB faculty member

Dr. Caetano Antunes joined MB this Spring
Mon, 03/27/2023

New MB faculty member

Dr. Rosana Ferreira joined MB this Spring
Sun, 03/26/2023

MB trainee News

Graduate students and postdocs presented their research at scientific conferences this month

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