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Center creating lab-on-a-chip technology for medical tests wins $6.6 million in continued NIH funding
LAWRENCE — A research center based at the University of Kansas that develops rapid next-generation tests for a host of human ailments like cancer, stroke and COVID-19 recently earned $6.6 million in continued funding over the next five years from the National Institutes of Health's
Zeke Piskulich awarded 2022 Justin Jankunas Doctoral Dissertation Award in Chemical Physics
Congratulations to Dr. Zeke Piskulich, our recent PhD graduate, on receiving the Justin Jankunas Doctoral Dissertation Award in Chemical Physics from the American Physical Society (APS). Zeke is an exceptional scholar who continues receiving recognition for his outstanding work at KU, even after…
Associate Professor Michael Johnson named March 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient
The Department of Chemistry congratulates Associate Professor Michael Johnson on receiving the March 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award! The Sutton Award is a monthly competition among chemistry faculty. Every month, the Chemistry Department Chair and Associate Chairs review…
Dr. Zeke Piskulich selected to receive 2022 Marnie and Bill Argersinger Award for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
The University Department of Chemistry is honored to announce that Dr. Zeke Piskulich, our recent PhD graduate, has been selected to receive the 2022 Marnie and Bill Argersinger Award for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!
Incoming Fall 2022 PhD Student Aleesa Chua named 2022-26 Self Graduate Fellow
Aleesa Chua, a 2022-26 Self Graduate Fellow, will be joining our graduate program as a PhD student starting this upcoming Fall 2022. Aleesa is a graduate of our Summer 2021 REU Program! During her time in the program, she did analytical chemistry research in Dr. Heather Desaire’s lab. Aleesa will…
KU Chemistry Junior Claire Dopp to compete for Udall Scholarship
LAWRENCE — Three students at the University of Kansas are nominees for Udall Undergraduate Scholarships, which recognize students who demonstrate leadership, public service and commitment in the fields of tribal public policy, Native health care or the environment.
Associate Professor Marco Caricato named February 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award recipient
The Department of Chemistry congratulates Associate Professor Marco Caricato on receiving the February 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award!
KU Chemistry Graduate Program Ranked in U.S. News & World Report Top 50 Among Public Schools
The University of Kansas has 11 graduate programs in the top 10 and 52 programs in the top 50 among public universities in the 2023 rankings from U.S. News & World Report, released today.
Professor Heather Desaire earns January 2022 Sutton Family Research Impact Award
If you’ve been vaccinated against COVID, or if you suffered through a COVID infection, you have had the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in your body. This protein resides on the surface of the infamous virus and is the molecule that vaccine developers needed to introduce to your immune system, so…
Anton Barybin receives K-INBRE Symposium Poster Presentation Award
Sixteen undergraduate students were honored for their scientific research presentations at the 20th annual Kansas IDeA (Institutional Development Awards) Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) Symposium held virtually Jan. 13-14, 2022.