“Every minute counts,” says Dr. John Jakicic, KU School of Medicine research professor, whose commentary on physical activity appeared in JAMA. Jakicic and his co-author point out that health benefits can accrue even at low levels of physical activity. bit.ly/3Q8cCG9

Welcome, Kristy A. Brown, PhD! 👏

Are you interested in infant or early childhood learning? We are #hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher and a Research Program Coordinator.  Learn more and consider applying at: rockcha.lk/ma6

We have a tenure track assistant professor position open at KU Medical Center in the Dept of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. We are looking for expertise in basic mechanisms regulating metabolism. Please spread the word. kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-job…

.KU Population Health professors Kimber Richter and Christie Befort will lead the new Implementation Science for Equity Center, funded through an $11.5M, 5-year grant from NIH to help bridge the gap between research knowledge and clinical practice. bit.ly/47aOXtJ

Check out a new paper from our very own Dr. Dan Tilden showing that health disparities in rural settings, race/ethnicity, and insurance payor negatively influence CGM use for pediatric T1D patients. diabetesjournals.org/care/article-a… We can do better to take care of our youth.

Welcome to the game KC-MORE COBRE KUMC and Liver Center KUMC .....!

We know that guy! congrats Dr. Trent Herda !

Congratulations to Dr. Diane Mahoney, associate member of KU Cancer Center's Cancer Prevention and Control research program, who received the appointment of the Beverly Gaines Tipton Endowed Professorship in Oncology Nursing! KU School of Nursing #CancerDisparities #Every1HasARole

Hard to believe that Andrew J. Lutkewitte has been with us for 1 year! His lab is off to a great start with more to come. He is also now a junior faculty on the KC-MORE COBRE KUMC COBRE. Keep sawing wood.

February 11th is International Womens and Girls in Science Day. Look for some posts about the outstanding female scientist KU Medical Center to come from us and KC-MORE COBRE KUMC to celebrate this day! womeninscienceday.org

We know the future Dr. Sebastian!

The first woman in science that we would like to highlight is Chelsea Kracht PhD!! The theme of her research is 24-hour movement behaviors (physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep) across the lifespan.

The next scientist that we are highlighting for International Women and Girls in Science Day is @felicia_steger!! #WomenInScienceDay KU Diabetes Institute

@felicia_steger 's research goal is to develop interventions featuring diet and/or physical activity to treat both acute and chronic conditions. She currently has funding to test the effectiveness of two intermittent fasting approaches to treat type 2 diabetes. KU Diabetes Institute

The KU Diabetes Institute will host our sixth annual Research Symposium on Mon, Nov 17, 2025. Audience: diabetes, obesity, and/or metabolism researchers, clinicians, and trainees, as well as diabetes educators, coordinators, and advocates. Registration: tinyurl.com/KUDISymp2025