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‘This Week in Virology’ podcast to be hosted and recorded at KU
The University of Kansas Center for Chemical Biology of Infectious Disease (CBID) will host Vincent Racaniello, virologist and podcaster, at 3 p.m. April 3 in 1005 Haworth Hall.
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Wed, 08/26/2026
This academic year, the KU Spotlight on Faculty Excellence program will celebrate 12 University of Kansas faculty and their contributions in research, scholarship and creative activity. Each honoree will be recognized during an upcoming KU Athletics event. ...
Mon, 07/27/2026
Dr. Stephanie R. Shames, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Dept. of Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology at Michigan State University, has been granted an R01 award by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases/NIH for her project "Mechanisms of effector-mediated cell-autonomous host defense against intracellular bacterial pathogens". ...
Thu, 07/09/2026
One KU Collaborative Research Awards provide seed funding to launch or strengthen innovative, interdisciplinary research partnerships between KU Lawrence/Edwards and KU Medical Center investigators.
Fri, 05/15/2026
KU announces promotion and tenure for 146 faculty and researchers, including 3 CBID participants.
Mon, 05/11/2026
Study reveals common mutation linked to autoimmune diseases may protect people from viral infections
New research from the University of Kansas shows a “risk gene” linked to higher odds of developing autoimmune diseases such as diabetes or lupus may also provide a survival advantage fighting viral infections like coronavirus.