News

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.
Mon, 12/11/2023

Ecology and evolutionary biology professor receives NSF Career Award

LAWRENCE – Kelly Matsunaga, assistant curator of paleobotany and Thomas N. Taylor Assistant Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, has received a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation. ...

Fri, 12/08/2023

BioHawk 2023

We are pleased to announce the 2023 edition of the BioHawk (KU Biology Alumni Magazine) is now available!
Mon, 12/04/2023

Watch the mucus-filled, synchronized mating dance of bioluminescent ‘sea fireflies’ (Opens in new window)

"Sea fireflies synchronize their sparkle to seek soulmates" new research by KU Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Professor Trevor Rivers finds.
Tue, 11/21/2023

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

Fri, 11/17/2023

University honors September, October 2023 Employees of the Month

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has announced Employees of the Month for September and October 2023. These staff members have made outstanding contributions to the KU community. ...

Thu, 11/02/2023

Kristen Baum will lead Monarch Watch

LAWRENCE — Monarch Watch, an international program at the University of Kansas dedicated to the conservation and study of monarch butterflies, has a new director. Kristen Baum, well known for her work on monarchs and pollinators, began this week as director of Monarch Watch and as a senior scientist at...

Thu, 11/02/2023

After two years, still no progress on proposed ISB 2 to replace Haworth Hall (Opens in new window)

The University of Kansas has not broken ground on a proposed science building despite being declared shovel-ready in 2021. The University planned Integrated Science Building 2, or ISB 2, to replace aging facilities.
Wed, 10/11/2023

KU Scientist: Tom Taylor

Learn about KU Paleontologist Tom Taylor on National Fossil Day!
Tue, 10/10/2023

24 faculty earn specialty and career teaching promotions (Opens in new window)

24 faculty earn specialty and career teaching promotions
Fri, 10/06/2023

Three seniors, one alumna to compete for Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, Churchill scholarships

LAWRENCE — Three current University of Kansas seniors and a recent graduate have been endorsed for prestigious fellowships for study in the United Kingdom and Ireland with the support of the University’s Office of Fellowships. ...

Mon, 10/02/2023

Undergraduate Biology Student Researcher: Natalie Herbision

Meet Natalie Herbison, a senior Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology student who recently joined KU faculty, Victor Gonzalez, in Greece this summer for a National Science Foundation REU program on pollinators and climate change.
Thu, 09/21/2023

New KU training program will help develop scientific workforce equipped to address climate change’s impacts on biodiversity

Thu, 09/14/2023

KU recognizes outstanding instructors with annual teaching awards

LAWRENCE — University of Kansas faculty members from the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses are being recognized as winners of annual teaching awards. ...

Tue, 09/12/2023

Undergraduate Biology Student Researcher: Anna Ferkul

Meet Anna Ferkul, she's an Undergraduate Biology Student Researcher & has been doing amazing work in Dr. Davido's Lab!
Thu, 08/31/2023

Rivers receives Excellence in Teaching Award

​​​​​​​Trevor Rivers has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Bob and Kathie Taylor Excellence in Teaching Award.
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

Professor Joanna Slusky received a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIH NIGMS) to investigate antibiotic resistance.
Tue, 08/22/2023

Spring/Summer 2023 Biology Research Papers & Grants

A collection of research papers and grants published or received by KU Biology Faculty.
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. ...

Mon, 08/07/2023

KU nominates student, alumna for Rhodes international scholarships

LAWRENCE — A recent graduate and a current senior at the University of Kansas will compete for prestigious Rhodes Scholarships specifically for international students to pursue graduate study in the United Kingdom. ...

Wed, 07/19/2023

UNDERGRADUATE BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES SPRING 2023 AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

The Undergraduate Biology Department announces the award winners for the Spring 2023 Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards.
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, 06/26/2023

Meet your Professor Interview: Robin Orozco

We are joined by Dr. Robin Orozco, a professor & researcher with the department of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Kansas!
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!
Mon, 06/05/2023

Meet your Professor Interview: Ray Pierotti

We are joined by Dr. Ray Pierotti, a professor & researcher with the Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Department at the University of Kansas!
Wed, 05/31/2023

Undergraduate Biology Student Researcher: Jeff Goff

Meet Jeff Goff, he's an Undergraduate Biology Student Researcher & has been doing amazing work in Dr. Smith's Lab!
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.
Fri, 05/05/2023

KU recognizes 13 students with University Awards, Campanile Award

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has awarded 13 students with honors that recognize community engagement, leadership and academics. ...

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