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KU receives $5.8 million NIH Phase 3 COBRE funding for Chemical Biology of Infectious Disease center
The Chemical Biology of Infectious Disease center recruits, mentors and supports investigators across the University of Kansas, KU Medical Center, Kansas State, Wichita State and other regional partners as they address urgent challenges in infectious disease and antibiotic resistance using chemical-biology approaches.
New core lab enhances physical sciences and engineering research at KU
KU opened a new Materials Characterization & Testing Lab with advanced instruments to study materials from nanoscale structures to overall properties. The facility boosts research in areas like batteries, nanotech and drug delivery, supports multidisciplinary collaboration, and provides hands-on training and courses for students through a partnership with Shimadzu.
Researchers receive grant to advance early ovarian cancer detection
The Tina's Wish foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant for KU researchers to continue work on developing a blood based screening test capable of detecting high grade ovarian cancer at its earliest stages. The research team includes Andrew Godwin and Steven Soper, along with Carlo Barnaba, Harsh Pathak and Rebecca Whelan
Mack is among awardees named on the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology’s (MVZ) 40under40 list!
KU EEB Assistant Professor Katya Mack receives 40 Under 40 award from the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology. The list highlights 40 alumni of the MVZ who are each under 40 years of age and have made substantial contributions in their chosen career.