
Research at KU
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Addressing problems of worldwide significance, delivering solutions for KS + the region, and promoting an inclusive community of responsible inquiry/innovation.
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http://research.ku.edu 28-11-2012 21:15:55
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The end of spring semester doesn't just mean graduation, it also means more time for research for continuing undergrads! Read about student projects presented at the most recent KU Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships Undergraduate Research Symposium. news.ku.edu/news/article/k…


Hip and knee replacements can sometimes lead to life-threatening infections. University of Kansas graduate student Kara Hageman is developing bioactive glass that, when added to bone cement, can help prevent these implant infections. kansaspublicradio.org/podcast/resear…

Congratulations to Georgina White, Jeremy Shellhorn + Dorothy Hines for their selection to participate in KU Libraries Sprints Week! The program provides a stipend and weeklong intensive workshop to develop new teaching and research projects. news.ku.edu/news/article/k…


Last month, University of Kansas researchers began using external funding to: — support sustainable irrigation w/ satellites — study muscle/bone adaptation to physical training — examine challenging eating behaviors in children w/ autism View new awards. 👇 rockcha.lk/new-awards

📣 Calling all University of Kansas researchers! Submit science-related artwork to the BioNexusKC Science2Art exhibit. The auction supports educational initiatives that empower future generations in STEAM fields. Learn more. 👇 bionexuskc.org/science-2-art-…


A University of Kansas researcher helped pave the way for the first FDA-approved treatment for polycystic kidney disease. Watch the interview with Darren Wallace, KU Medical Center professor of internal medicine, to see how KU research improves human well-being. youtube.com/watch?v=CobGPm…

A research team at KU J-School received a nearly $1.5 million grant to provide digital training to KC women transitioning from incarceration. The training helps provide skills for employment and online security, while helping reduce rates of recidivism. news.ku.edu/news/article/f…

KU researcher Elaina Sutley studies how to mitigate tornado and other natural hazards' impacts on communities. Watch her interview to see how University of Kansas research solves problems of local and national importance. 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=hIBSAf…

Researchers at the University of Kansas created an app that helps monitor crops, assess damage from drought, and track vegetation recovery following disasters. This is one of the many ways KU research benefits Kansas and the world. biosurvey.ku.edu/news/article/n…

Contact sports frequently lead to ACL injuries, but often not from direct contact to the knee. A University of Kansas study found jersey pulling from behind is most dangerous & upper body strength is more important in preventing injuries than perhaps thought. news.ku.edu/news/article/s…

From 2019 to 2023, University of Kansas researchers sampled ticks throughout Kansas + Oklahoma to understand risks of tick-borne diseases, which could help medical professionals better diagnose tick-related illnesses. Read more about their work below. #BestOfKU research.ku.edu/news/article/2…


5 new air conditioners each second for the next 25 years: That's just 1 use of refrigerants that contain climate-damaging chemicals. University of Kansas researchers aim to protect our planet by recycling refrigerants + creating environmentally safe versions: kansasalumnimagazine.org/magazine-artic…

KU researchers pay for equipment, services + more to complete their work. Last year, $86.5M of those payments went to Kansas businesses, nonprofits and residents. Learn more about how University of Kansas bolsters the state's economy as we educate + innovate: news.ku.edu/news/article/k…


A KU Pharmacy researcher developed technology that quickly engineers new peptides — short chains of amino acids — that can help deliver medicine in the body. Learn more about how #KUresearch today will improve the lives of people tomorrow. pharmacy.ku.edu/news/article/n…

