News
Tue, 04/30/2024
Researchers parse oddity of distantly related bats in Solomon Islands that appear identical
A study of body size in leaf-nosed bats of the Solomon Islands that involved evolutionary biologists from the University of Kansas — who collected specimens, conducted genetic analysis and co-wrote research in the journal Evolution — reveals surprising genetic diversity among nearly indistinguishable species on different islands.
Tue, 04/30/2024
KU celebrates undergraduate research at annual symposium
More than 130 undergraduate students participated in the 27th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium this year. The symposium took place online April 15-19, and volunteer judges selected 28 individual presentations and three group presentations to receive Outstanding Presentation Awards.
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.
Fri, 04/19/2024
Undergraduate Biology Student Researcher: Kamar Chahine
Kamar Chahine is a senior majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and works in Dr. Kristi Neufeld’s lab. She is a chemistry minor and a University Honors student.
Mon, 04/08/2024
KU, Haskell students to present research projects at 24th annual symposium
Research on heat shock stress in colorectal cancer, wetland restoration practices’ impact on soil, neurodegeneration of Alzheimer’s disease and other topics will be among the work presented at the 24th annual University of Kansas-Haskell Indian Nations University Student Research Symposium. The event will take place April 12 at Haskell.
Fri, 04/05/2024
Two KU juniors named 2024 Goldwater Scholars
Juniors Cecilia Paranjothi of Lawrence and Kaitlyn (Kit) Savoy of Olathe are the 78th and 79th KU undergraduates to be given a Goldwater scholarship since they first were awarded in 1989. Paranjothi is majoring in chemistry, and Savory is majoring in biological sciences and minoring in chemistry and theatre.
Tue, 04/02/2024
Undergraduate Biology Student Researcher: Kate Rosa
Meet Kate Rosa, a junior majoring in Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, who has been working in Dr. Orozco’s Lab studying viruses.
Thu, 03/28/2024
KU Research GO boosts a dozen projects across disciplines (Opens in new window)
Twelve projects have been selected for funding through KU’s 2024 Research Grant Opportunity program. Recipients represent STEM, social science, humanities and arts fields in departments and research centers across the university.
Wed, 03/27/2024
KU names new director to lead Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum
Nico Franz has been named the next leader of the Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum at KU. He will begin his role in mid-August, with a joint faculty appointment in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology.
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
Eileen Hotze was awarded a Kansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) for a CURE award.
Thu, 02/29/2024
KU students to present at Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
KU students will join their peers from other Kansas Board of Regents public four-year universities to deliver in-person poster presentations March 1 at the Kansas Capitol Rotunda in Topeka.
Fri, 02/23/2024
KU Medical Center’s 22nd annual K-INBRE symposium recognizes bioscience students from across Kansas and Oklahoma (Opens in new window)
At an annual event to encourage careers in research, KU Medical Center celebrated the achievements of 18 undergraduate students from 10 universities.
Tue, 02/20/2024
Scientists may have cracked the ‘aging process’ in species
New research from the University of Kansas might resolve a mystery in the “aging process” in species — or, how a species’ risk of going extinct changes after that species appears on the scene.
Tue, 02/06/2024
KU nominates 4 students for Goldwater scholarships
Four KU honors students who have been actively involved in undergraduate research during their university careers are competing for Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships, regarded as the premier undergraduate award to encourage excellence in science, engineering and mathematics.
Mon, 01/22/2024
Molecular Biosciences welcomes Maged Zeineldin to faculty (Opens in new window)
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.
Fri, 01/19/2024
Undergraduate Biology Student Researcher: Drew Honeycutt
Meet Drew Honeycutt, a Microbiology Major in Dr. David Davido’s Lab. Drew’s in his
junior year and has been working in a research lab since December 2021!
Tue, 12/19/2023
Research offers a reason why diversity in plant species causes higher farming yield, solving ‘a bit of a mystery’
A study appearing in Nature Communications based on field and greenhouse experiments at the University of Kansas shows how a boost in agricultural yield comes from planting diverse crops rather than just one plant species: Soil pathogens harmful to plants have a harder time thriving.
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.
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.