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Tue, 03/03/2026

LAWRENCE - The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy Faculty Executive Committee has selected two research proposals to receive funding through the KU General Research Fund (GRF). GRF is one of KU’s most competitive internal research programs. It provides pilot funding, small but important early-stage support, to support researchers in...

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...