Molecular Biosciences (University of Kansas)

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2026 KU microbiology graduate Lauren Reimer awarded KU Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship Lauren Reimer, a 2026 University of Kansas graduate in microbiology, is the winner of this year’s James Blackiston Memorial Graduate Fellowship from the KU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi. She is the chapter’s nominee for a national Phi Kappa Phi fellowship.

Xiaoqing Wu, an associate research professor in KU’s Department of Molecular Biosciences, works to find small molecule inhibitors that slow tumor growth.

Research that reaches to the stars The University of Kansas stands among the nation’s leading research institutions. Our expert network connects brilliance across campuses and disciplines to transform collaborative research into advancements at the cellular level and across galaxies. Get to know some of the Jayhawks behind discover...

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W.M. Keck Foundation Grant awarded to Molecular Biosciences Faculty This grant funds further research to test molecular alternatives to the prevailing "Amyloid Hypothesis" of Alzheimer's Disease.

The Department of Molecular Biosciences celebrated the 2026 Doctoral Hooding on May 16 at the Lied Center.

https://molecularbiosciences.ku.edu/news/article/moleular-biosciences-doctoral-hooding-ARTICLE-5ZAYN2

The Undergraduate Biology Program office (2045 Haworth) will be closed on Monday, May 18th through Monday, May 25th. We wish everyone a happy Memorial Day. Administrative staff may be reached remotely.

Congratulations to our faculty! Well deserved!

Chancellor Girod has approved the promotion and award of tenure for 50 individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence campus. Biology Faculty Include:

To associate professor with tenure:
• Erik Holmstrom, molecular biosciences

To associate professor with tenure/associate curator:
• Jocelyn Colella, ecology & evolutionary biology/associate curator, Biodiversity Institute

To full professor:
• Josie Chandler, molecular biosciences
• Anthony Fehr, molecular biosciences
• Robert Unckless, molecular biosciences

https://molecularbiosciences.ku.edu/news/article/molecular-biosciences-faculty-receives-undergraduate-advising-award-ARTICLE-6PH82Q-ARTICLE-6PH82Q

Molecular Biosciences faculty receives undergraduate advising award Hans Dalton receives the J. Michael Young Academic Advisor Award

Amazing new research from Dr. Robin Orozco!

Common mutation tied to autoimmune diseases may protect people from viral infections Click for more on research in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

https://molecularbiosciences.ku.edu/news/article/mb-trainees-accomplishments-spring-2026