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NIH grant supports KU study of DNA-protein cross-links
Identifying toxic DNA-protein cross-links (DPCs) and the cellular pathways to repair them are the goals of research underway by University of Kansas researcher Luke Erber, assistant professor of medicinal chemistry, and his lab team. The research is being funded by a $1.8 million grant recently announced by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, a unit of the National Institutes of Health.
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Wed, 02/11/2026
Established in 1947, the University of Kansas Department of Medicinal Chemistry was built by scientists who understood that scientific progress depends on both rigor and humanity. Through mentorship, collaboration, and ethical inquiry, the department helped define a model of pharmacy grounded in human-centered science.
Tue, 02/03/2026
Peptides, short chains of amino acids, have been transforming medicine for over a century. The first widely used peptide drug, insulin, revolutionized diabetes treatment, proving that these tiny molecules could save lives. Today, peptides remain at the forefront of drug development. They precisely target disease, reduce side effects, and address...
Mon, 12/01/2025
Identifying toxic DNA-protein cross-links (DPCs) and the cellular pathways to repair them are the goals of research underway by University of Kansas researcher Luke Erber, assistant professor of medicinal chemistry, and his lab team. The research is being funded by a $1.8 million grant recently announced by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, a unit of the National Institutes of Health.
Mon, 12/01/2025
School of Pharmacy researcher and associate professor of pharmacology and toxicology Zijun Wang was recently published in Nature Communications. Her research delves into social isolation and how it impacts mental health and substance abuse disorders and potentially discovering drug therapies to intervene.
Thu, 10/02/2025
Mira Shenoy is one of two KU Pharmacy grads participating in the prestigious Rutgers Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program. She shares her experience as a Fellow and her perspectives of how the KU School of Pharmacy was essential in preparing her for career success.