This month, .University of Kansas honored outstanding researchers. John Thyfault (TeeFo) professor of cellular biology & physiology and endocrinology, diabetes & clinical pharmacology at KU Medicine, received the Chancellors Club Research Award. Learn about his work: bit.ly/3WiGxya

'There's a race to understand how we can screen all women earlier for #OvarianCancer . If we could diagnose women earlier, we could save many lives.' - Diane Mahoney, PhD, APRN

Read more from Dr. Mahoney on the KU Cancer Center blog ➜ bit.ly/49VRR6U.

Spotted: a pawsitively good time on our KC campus 🐶 The semester is winding down and finals are almost here, but for our students, a few minutes with therapy dogs can make all the difference. A special thank you to Loving Paws Animal Therapy and the Office of Student Life! 🐾

The awardees of the 2024 University Research Awards are true demonstrations of what it means to be a Jayhawk. Here’s a look at the kind of determination and imagination needed to receive a University Research Award from KU. youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Caitlin Fitzpatrick, a KU School of Health Professions occupational therapy student, recently organized a resource fair with a local nonprofit, The Golden Scoop KC, to support individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities entering the job force. bit.ly/3Uez2Hp

The outreach network of KU Cancer Center is now in its 25th year offering community-based cancer screenings. Learn about upcoming free screening events: bit.ly/4cS5Mxt

People with Down syndrome are at a very high risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center is participating in the first clinical trial testing a vaccine intended to slow down or even prevent Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome. bit.ly/4cBTqtf

Researchers KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center are looking at a connection between hot tubs and Alzheimer's prevention.

Dr. Benyi Li, professor of urologic surgery at KU Medicine and member of KU Cancer Center, has received a nearly $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop a short peptide-based therapy for prostate cancer patients. bit.ly/3TuRRo5

Lauren Ptomey, associate professor, is a 2024 University Scholarly Achievement Award recipient. Dr. Ptomey and other outstanding researchers from University of Kansas and KU Medical Center will be recognized during the University Research Awards ceremony on April 11: bit.ly/3xht27M

Happy 50th birthday, KU School of Nursing and KU School of Health Professions! 🎉 On this day in 1974, the KS Board of Regents officially granted both schools full standing. Previously, their programs were part of KU Medicine. Today, the future is bright for all three schools!

It's National Doctors’ Day! We extend our gratitude to our faculty, alumni, residents, fellows and future graduates who have chosen to devote their lives to health care. Thank you to all of the doctors serving the health needs of communities in Kansas and beyond.

Spring has sprung on our Kansas City campus🌷

Research is on the rise at the University of Kansas, and the reverberations of that growth are benefiting people across the Sunflower State and beyond.

KU research expenditures increased to $368.6M in 2023, capping nearly a decade of steady expansion.

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Each year, graduate students from around the state gather at the Capitol to showcase their innovative research. Today, twelve graduate students from KU Medical Center & University of Kansas will present at the 21st annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit: bit.ly/3TtcaSU

Last week, fourth-year KU Medicine students across our three campuses learned about their residency placements on Match Day. A total of 192 students matched into 22 specialties in 38 states. Hear from some of our students and see where they're headed: bit.ly/4afGTJV

Today the NAM marks the first annual Health Workforce Well-Being Day. On #HWWBDay , the Clinician Well-Being Collaborative shares new project to help inspire more evidence-informed solutions that will advance the movement to support #HealthWorkerWellBeing : bit.ly/3vcztbi

Some of our favorite moments from today's Match Day celebrations 💙 Congratulations to the fourth-year medical students who learned about their residency placements today. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll have on health care in Kansas and beyond! #KUMatch2024

A total of 192 students matched from the three KU School of Medicine campuses: 111 in Kansas City, 71 in Wichita and 10 in Salina. Our students matched in 38 states and a total of 56 students will be staying in Kansas for their residencies. Congratulations to all! #KUMatch2024

The latest issue of the Kansas Medicine + Science magazine is now online. Stories include KU Medical Center researchers exploring molecules to solve challenges in medicine, ethical dilemmas with AI, the new Kansas Nursing Workforce Center and more: bit.ly/49Nxs4z