@pshefty

Microbiologist, KU Professor, Director of Center for Chemical Biology of Infectious Disease and Chair for the Department of Molecular Biosciences

Lawrence, KS
Joined December 2019
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Changed my profile pic from Pasteur to Cora Downs. Microbiologist from KU - biology.ku.edu/meet-cora-dow…
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Incredibly excited to share the Center for Chemical Biology of Infectious Disease Phase III award!! Wonderful and talented group of scientists and colleagues - this award is direct reflection of their talents and accomplishments. Rock Chalk!! news.ku.edu/news/article/ku-…
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Interested in Anatomy? The University of Kansas is seeking to hire a Human Anatomy Laboratory Coordinator. Questions can be addressed to [email protected] and you can apply here: employment.ku.edu/staff/3299…
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Study Abroad with Biology 🛫 Biomedical Research and Public Health in Western Europe in Summer 2026! studyabroad.ku.edu/microbiol…
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These Jayhawks kicked off the semester right at the Biology Welcome Event! They made friends, met professors, and got a sneak peek into their majors! #KUbiologywelcomeevent2025 #Kubiologywelcome #RockChalk #Hawkweek2025
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KU research funding helps support nearly 5,600 jobs in the state. People in these jobs live in Kansas, patronize local businesses, and contribute tax dollars that support public services. Read more about @UnivOfKansas research impact. ⬇️ news.ku.edu/news/article/rec… #KUForKansas
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A new @KUMolBio study details the vulnerability of coronaviruses to inhibitors of a small protein domain found in all coronaviruses. The findings point toward potential antiviral therapies to combat future coronavirus pandemics. news.ku.edu/news/article/res…
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npr.org/2025/07/10/nx-s1-545… The story was picked up by NPR in their Science segment on All Things Considered!
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Great to hear from some Hefty lab/KU alumni!! Justin Massey, Adian Dmitriev, and Melissa Berger - best of luck and keep excelling in public health/Science!
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Scott Lovell is studying proteins that could lead to new types of antibiotics. Learn more about the @UnivOfKansas core lab director's work in the video below. youtube.com/watch?v=-Yvbj8kv…
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Research funded in part by @NIH led @UnivOfKansas scientists and colleagues to a discovery that points toward potential antiviral therapies to combat future coronavirus pandemics. The findings appear in @mbiojournal.
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Graduate students presented research at IMMUNOLOGY2025 in Honolulu, Hawaii. @KUMolBio molecularbiosciences.ku.edu/…
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Last visit of the trip at Maria Nuova Hospital which is the oldest active hospital in the world built in the 1600’s, renowned for medical innovation, renaissance art, historical architecture, and its continued role in modern healthcare.
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Visited the Department of Health Sciences of the University of Florence which is a multidisciplinary academic institute with a focus on biomedical research that emphasizes collaboration between staff, students, patients, and the community.
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