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'I am striving to prevent natural hazards from becoming disasters’
Elaina Sutley, associate professor of civil engineering, combines engineering and social sciences to combat natural disasters.
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KU professors in biology, engineering and pharmacy named AAAS fellows
Three University of Kansas professors have been named as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a distinct honor within the scientific community.
KU research employs nearly 4,000 on campus, buys $50.7M in goods and services from Kansas companies
Sponsored research at the University of Kansas supported the salaries of 3,974 people in 2021 and accounted for $49.8 million in spending with Kansas companies on research-related goods and services, according to a new report.
KU, KU Medical Center faculty named recipients of Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards
Four University of Kansas faculty members on the Lawrence and Medical Center campuses are this year’s recipients of the Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards, the state higher education system’s most prestigious recognition for scholarly excellence.
Experts advancing research on crustaceans, coronaviruses and drug design receive KU Achievement Awards
University of Kansas researchers increasing understanding of crustaceans, coronaviruses and drug design have received this year’s Steven F. Warren Research Achievement Award and the KU Research Staff & Postdoctoral Achievement Awards.
Biotech company with KU roots wins national competition, secures funding to help move research 'from bench to bedside'
Clara Biotech, founded by KU engineering alumnus Jim West and former KU professor of chemical & petroleum engineering and chemistry Mei He, has spent the last three years refining a novel technology to isolate and purify exosomes, which can be used for early disease diagnosis, targeted drug…
KU faculty, community partners to advance racial equity through newly funded projects
Addressing disparities in the child welfare system, prioritizing racial equity in flood management and reclaiming the stories of displaced Black and Latinx communities are among the goals of 10 projects selected for the inaugural round of KU Racial Equity Research, Scholarship & Creative…
IRB ensures safe continuation of research during pandemic
The Institutional Review Board is November's "Unsung Hero" of KU Research.
KU engineering professor becomes first woman to win international meshing award
Suzanne Shontz, professor of electrical engineering and computer science at KU, received the 2021 International Meshing Roundtable Fellow Award.
KU researcher part of teams developing treatments for COVID-19, other infectious diseases
A University of Kansas researcher is at the center of two projects aimed at developing treatments for infectious diseases, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.
Plan ahead for KU Research winter break hours
In concert with the entire Lawrence and Edwards campuses, the KU Office of Research will be closed over the winter break as outlined below.