News
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.
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.
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.
Sun, 03/26/2023
MB trainee News
Graduate students and postdocs presented their research at scientific conferences this month
Thu, 03/23/2023
MB publications for March 2023
MB faculty and students published papers describing their research this month
Mon, 02/13/2023
NSF Grant Awarded
Ilya Vakser received a grant to study the functional significance of protein variants
Fri, 02/10/2023
New Assistant Teaching Professor
Congratulations to Dr. Patrick Lansdon on his new position
Thu, 02/09/2023
News of former MB trainees
Congratulations to Dr. Christian Gomez on his new faculty position at Baker University