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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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Fri, 02/27/2026
LAWRENCE — Manan Kothari and Ameena Salim have been named recipients of the 2026 Dr. Gregory and Frances Lauver Medicinal Chemistry Fellowship in the University of Kansas Department of Medicinal Chemistry. ...
Wed, 02/25/2026
Undergraduate chemistry and microbiology students Ben Mosier and George Crawford IV highlight why cross departmental research collaboration encourages students to learn first hand how patient care teams are partnerships.
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.