Leading the way

KU Cancer Center's Dr. Roy Jensen has been named president of the Association of American Cancer Institutes. Read more

Well-deserved recognition

Two University of Kansas Medical Center educators have been honored with Chancellors Club professorships. Read more

Marjorie Cates Society

The University of Kansas honors the first black woman to earn a degree from the KU School of Medicine. Read more

Changing the game

University of Kansas Medical Center researchers are part of a team battling HIV/AIDS among mothers and infants in sub-Saharan Africa. 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.