@KUMedCenter

Official account of KU Medical Center, home to world-class research and the schools of Health Professions, Medicine & Nursing. We partner with @KUHospital.

 Kansas City, KS 66160
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We're hiring! Join our community of esteemed faculty and staff at KU Medical Center. Explore faculty positions across a range of specialties and staff positions in research, administration, web design, finance and more: careers.kumc.edu
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Four @KUMedCenter employees have been named @ksregents 2026 Faculty and Staff of the Year. This prestigious recognition honors faculty & staff for their contributions to teaching, student success, research, institutional excellence and Kansas communities: bit.ly/4AJjXAT

KBOR names KU Medical Center faculty and staff of the year

The Kansas Board of Regents’ annual awards recognize outstanding contributions of faculty and staff members at state universities.

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According to rankings released by @usnews, KU's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program ranks in the top 5% of BSN programs in the country. The program ranked No. 19 in the U.S., No. 14 among public institutions and No. 1 in Kansas. Learn more: bit.ly/4yMEW3O

KU’s bachelor’s degree in nursing program jumps in rankings

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is now in the top 5% in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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The 2026 Rural Kansas Photography Contest, sponsored by @RuralHealthKS, is now accepting submissions! For more than 20 years, amateur and professional photographers alike have showcased the beauty of Kansas. Explore this year's categories: bit.ly/4iH4Ukt

Rural Kansas Photography Contest

Showcasing the talent of amateur and professional photographers who capture the beauty of Kansas. The grand prize is $100 and your photo is featured in the Kansas Country Living magazine.

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15 faculty members from @UnivOfKansas and @KUMedCenter are recipients of KU’s annual teaching awards. This year's honorees will be celebrated at the 2026 University Teaching Awards on Oct. 13. Learn more about the recipients and RSVP for the event: bit.ly/4gLOPsB

University Teaching Awards

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KU School of Nursing recently welcomed the Class of 2028 at Dedication to the Profession ceremonies on our campuses in Kansas City and Salina. A total of 190 future nurses make up the incoming class of Bachelor of Science in Nursing students. Learn more: bit.ly/3SdLg4Z
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Community leaders, researchers, physicians, donors and patients came together today to mark a milestone in the construction of @KUcancercenter's new complex, which will expand cancer care and research when it opens in late 2027: bit.ly/46bQbXg

KU Cancer Center celebrates topping out ceremony for new cancer complex

Milestone marks progress on the new KU Cancer Center buildings, set to open in late 2027.

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Research from @KUMedCenter and @NASAAmes reveals groundbreaking findings on the effects of spaceflight on female reproductive health, based on a study conducted aboard the International Space Station. Learn more: bit.ly/45ou53A

Could prolonged space travel impact the female reproductive system and subsequent generations?

Study conducted on the International Space Station, and led by investigators at KU Medical Center and NASA’s Ames Research Center, raises concerns about spaceflight’s potential risks.

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KU Medical Center retweeted
KU School of Medicine@KUMedicineAug 12
ICYMI: Last month, 211 first-year @KUMedicine students proudly donned their white coats for the first time. While the class hails from 18 states, 91% of students are Kansas residents or have close ties here. Congratulations to the Class of 2030! bit.ly/4woLkgY
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KU Medical Center retweeted
University of Kansas@UnivOfKansasAug 8
Researchers from the KU Life Span Institute and the @KUMedCenter are helping Kansas families find accurate, up-to-date information about autism. 🫂 They created a free AI chatbot that connects Kansans with autism support resources verified by experts. lifespan.ku.edu/news/article…

KU autism AI tool launched to provide resources to Kansas families

With a new artificial intelligence chatbot tool developed at the University of Kansas, families can receive vetted information about autism that is specific to their needs in Kansas.

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Researchers at @KUcancercenter, @EmoryMedicine and the Southwest Oncology Group (@SWOG) Cancer Research Network have identified a blood biomarker that may help thousands of women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer avoid unnecessary chemotherapy: bit.ly/3TFgToe

Blood biomarkers identified that may help many women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer...

A study from the landmark RxPONDER clinical trial shows that ovarian reserve is a better predictor of chemotherapy benefit than age or menopausal status.

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Are you looking for your next role? The University of Kansas Medical Center is hiring! Visit our jobs website to explore faculty positions across a range of specialties and staff positions in research, administration, communications and more: careers.kumc.edu
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Researchers at @KUMedCenter are working alongside rural communities to understand challenges in rural healthcare and develop solutions that improve access to high-quality care across Kansas and beyond. Learn more in Kansas Medicine + Science Magazine: bit.ly/44SWUon

The Crisis in Rural Healthcare

Rural communities across America are experiencing severe shortages in most areas of specialty care. It’s hurting the health and well-being of the people who live there.

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In the U.S., rates of several cancers are rising among young adults. Researchers at @KUcancercenter are studying biological and environmental factors to help improve prevention, spread knowledge and develop more personalized approaches to care: bit.ly/4gPAxaL

Why are so many young people getting cancer?

At least 14 types of cancer have increased among people under 50 — not sparing teens, young parents or people at the top of their careers. Oncology researchers believe there are multiple culprits.

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Eight @KUMedCenter research projects have been selected for funding through two One KU programs to help launch and strengthen innovative, interdisciplinary research partnerships and help KU researchers explore and align novel ideas with new opportunities: bit.ly/3RgWzZn

One KU awards fund 16 research projects across campuses, disciplines

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KU Medical Center retweeted
KU School of Medicine@KUMedicineJul 10
Cyclospora, a parasite that causes intestinal illness, is sickening many people across the country. Dr. Thomas Moore, clinical professor at @KUSM_Wichita, talked with @nytimes about tips for avoiding infection: nyti.ms/4vRYG53

How to Stay Safe From the Severe Stomach Bug That’s Going Around

Cyclospora, a parasite that causes intestinal illness, is sickening many people across the United States. Health experts have tips for avoiding infection.

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Known for their groundbreaking work in Alzheimer's research and care delivery, Drs. Russell Swerdlow and Jeffrey Burns have built @KUALZ into a national leader. Learn about their work together in the latest issue of the Kansas Medicine + Science Magazine: bit.ly/3QWNcOl

The Brain Bros

How two cognitive neurologists with diametrical personalities became fast friends and built one of the country’s leading Alzheimer’s disease research centers.

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KU Medical Center retweeted
KU School of Medicine@KUMedicineJun 23
Dr. Rene Cortese, associate professor, recently co-published a study on the relationship between induction timing and labor duration, which found that the shortest induced labor durations occurred when inductions began between 3 a.m. and 9 a.m. Learn more: bit.ly/4xKl5CH

Time of day when labor is induced impacts how long labor lasts, study finds

Study shows that mothers induced during early morning had labors that were up to six hours shorter than those induced in late evening.

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Researchers at @KUALZ are transforming how dementia care is delivered. The Brain Health Care Accelerator shifts some diagnostic and treatment responsibilities to primary care providers, enabling patients to receive diagnoses and start treatment sooner: bit.ly/4uFjOda

A new primary care-centered approach increases capacity to diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s disease...

The Brain Health Care Accelerator model, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, enables earlier, more accurate diagnoses and treatment for the growing number of people who need care.

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CAR T-cell therapy has transformed treatment for blood cancers and @KUcancercenter researchers are working to break down barriers, expand access and explore its potential for solid tumors to improve outcomes for individuals with blood cancers and beyond: bit.ly/4ab88aO

KU cancer researchers aim to expand horizons of CAR T-cell treatment

CAR T-cell treatment has been a game changer for blood cancers. Now researchers hope to expand access and explore its use in solid tumors.

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