Connecting cancer patients to clinical trials

New app developed at KU Cancer Center helps doctors find clinical trials for their patients. Read more

Testing new treatments for COVID-19

Three outpatient treatments including pill part of KU Medical Center clinical trial, Read more

Combatting virtual bias

KU Medical Center professor seeks to promote equity in pandemic-era residency applications and interviews. Read more

A virtual Grand Affair

Family medicine physician Laurel Witt accepts kudos from her couch. Read more

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Medical school on a mission

The University of Kansas School of Medicine integrates excellent education, scientific discovery, outstanding clinical programs and dedication to community service. The only medical school in Kansas, KU is acknowledged as a leader in training primary care and rural physicians. In addition to its commitment to educating the physician workforce of tomorrow, the school is an emerging leader in biomedical research and the health of the public.

• The University of Kansas Cancer Center became a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in 2012.
• Frontiers is a member of the national Clinical and Translational Science Award consortium.
• The KU Alzheimer's Disease Center is one of only 29 National Institutes of Health-designated centers.
• Eight departments rank among the top 25 public universities for National Institutes of Health research funding.