Our mission is to lead the effort of supporting and growing Kansas’ bioscience ecosystem including bioscience research, commercialization, training, and business development. Through organizational and collaborative efforts, we provide meaningful content, connections, and advocacy to advance the state’s bioscience industry.
Innovation festival is a regional convergence of music and innovation featuring national, regional, and local music acts. The goal of the Innovation Festival is to raise the visibility of innovation happening in the Midwest to demonstrate that the region is a vibrant and welcoming area to live, work, and grow business. The three-day Innovation Festival includes a scientific conference with four tracks and a music festival. From this three-day event, we aim to recruit early career scientists to work or train in the region; demonstrate the power music and visual arts have in effectively communicating science and enhance STEM learning; provide an economic development resource; add value to the quality of life; and highlight bioscience, advanced manufacturing, and technology investment opportunities in the region.
The University of Kansas, as the state's flagship institution, upholds that research and teaching are mutually reinforcing. As such, the Department of Biostatistics & Data Science provides an infrastructure of biostatistics, statistics, analytics, data science and informatics expertise that supports and enhances the research, service, and educational needs of KU's Medical Center and affiliates. In addition to offering a PhD in Biostatistics, MS in Biostatistics, MS in Applied Statistics, Analytics & Data Science (100% online), and an MS in Health Data Science (online or in-person), they have 5 graduate certificates. Through partnerships with Rockhurst University, Emporia State, and Pittsburg State, a reduced credit hour MS in Applied Statistics, Analytics & Data Science is also available in the form of 4+1 degree plans. A representative from the department will be available during the K-INBRE Symposium for more information about these graduate degree programs and to answer any questions you might have.
The Center for Molecular Analysis of Disease Pathways is an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) focused on the creation and implementation of enabling technologies for the investigation of the genetic, biochemical and physical origins of disease. Research core laboratories: Genome Sequencing Core, Synthetic Chemical Biology Core, and KU Nanofabrication Facility
The IGPBS provides the first-year core curriculum for Ph.D. graduate students interested in becoming biomedical researchers. The core curriculum consists of courses in Proteins and Metabolism, Molecular Genetics, Cell Structure, and Cell Communication and focuses heavily on critical evaluation of published literature. Two additional courses - Introduction to Research Ethics and Biographics - and basic science department interaction days, complete the fall semester. The students are introduced to potential mentors looking for students through the Faculty Research Series in the first quarter (August - October) after which they complete three, eight-week rotations. At the beginning of year two, students select a thesis and research adviser. Depending upon the faculty member chosen, a student will receive a PhD in one of eight doctoral degree-granting programs. Students admitted to the IGPBS program receive an annual stipend of $38,500, plus a tuition waiver, with similar financial support throughout their PhD program. Students may also apply for fellowships
Since 1868, we have prepared graduate students for successful careers. We're proud of the breadth and diversity of our programs and students. Our staff is here to help you make the most of your time at K-State. As the country's first land-grant university, founded in 1863, Kansas State offers a comprehensive breadth of graduate programs from graduate certificates, master to doctoral degrees involving a highly distinguished graduate faculty who are dedicated to the education of our students. Our graduate students and faculty can be described as curious, innovative, eager to explore and make new discoveries in all academic and research areas. Our highly trained and world-renowned faculty are focusing on connecting research with academic programs to prepare students for a constantly evolving global society and economy.
We are an interdisciplinary group of faculty who perform cutting edge research in a wide range of areas including biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, bioinformatics, cancer biology, genetics, genomics, immunology, microbiology, virology, neurobiology, molecular, cellular and developmental biology.
The Graduate School at Fort Hays State University provides a dynamic and innovative learning environment that empowers students to become leaders in their respective fields. We are committed to offering a diverse range of graduate programs that are designed to cultivate critical thinking, research skills, and practical application of knowledge. Through our commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, we strive to prepare our graduates to make significant contributions to their professions and to society as a whole. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and ethical leadership that encourages lifelong learning and personal growth.