KU Medical Center

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

[KU Medical Center @KUMedCenter]

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: https://t.co/j1W1IUyq0v

[KU School of Medicine @KUMedicine]

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: https://t.co/NzJE0tjXAB

[KU Medical Center @KUMedCenter]

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: https://t.co/VtwXNmGAgS

[KU Medical Center @KUMedCenter]

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: https://t.co/r6k0x5rGHr

[KU Medical Center @KUMedCenter]

The @UnivOfKansas recently announced the promotion and tenure for 96 individuals at KU Medical Center. Congratulations to our faculty and researchers on this well-earned achievement! See the full list: https://t.co/BzpRALZiHo

[KU Medical Center @KUMedCenter]

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Alongside family and friends, we honored over 800 graduates from the schools of Health Professions, Medicine and Nursing today. We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing how you advance healthcare in Kansas and beyond!

[KU Medical Center @KUMedCenter]

Despite a recent breakthrough in cystic fibrosis treatment, around 20% of patients still need an alternative treatment. @KUMedCenter researchers are focusing on gene therapy and theratyping to help identify treatments based on specific genetic mutations: https://t.co/hFJbFSxdaA

[KU Medical Center @KUMedCenter]

The KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center will receive $5 million in state funding to create the Kansas Brain Health Assessment Network. The program will bring advanced dementia diagnostic services to Kansas with a particular focus on rural communities: https://t.co/7mH4Tmbbm2

[University of Kansas @UnivOfKansas]

Health-related programs at KU received top marks in recent rankings. 🩺 National recognition for primary care, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology reflects KU’s commitment to improving the health of people across Kansas and the nation. https://t.co/F3q1rb1CO6

[KU Medical Center @KUMedCenter]

⌛ There’s still time to help! Gifts made during One Day One KU support students and programs across KU Medical Center, like the Thrive Food Pantry. Make your gift before 11:59 a.m. today: https://t.co/WarbV9nX6d

[KU Medical Center @KUMedCenter]

Your #OneDayOneKU gift can help @KUALZ lead the country in brain health and Alzheimer’s Disease research. Help unlock additional funds from @KUEndowment by making a gift between 5-7 p.m. tonight! Learn more and make your gift today: https://t.co/T2jFhgboVr

[KU School of Medicine @KUMedicine]

Today is #OneDayOneKU! Gifts made to @KUMedicine can have a lasting impact for our students. Every $200,000 we raise in endowed scholarships allows us to provide a $10,000 scholarship for a medical student every year, in perpetuity. Make your gift today: https://t.co/VlatdfrVp2

[KU Medical Center @KUMedCenter]

Today is #OneDayOneKU, our annual giving day. Your gift today can bring us closer to the next big idea in health care. You can direct your donation toward advances in research, scholarships and support for students and much more: https://t.co/UYzkrZNJe6

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Researchers at @KUcancercenter are studying a new type of proton therapy that delivers powerful, tumor-killing doses with minimal side effects by protecting healthy tissue and preserving the gut microbiome. Learn more: https://t.co/A3uoS73E1z

[KU Medical Center @KUMedCenter]

#OneDayOneKU is one week away! On April 28 at noon, we'll kick off our annual giving day to generate support for students, programs and research across our campuses. Discover how you can make an impact: https://t.co/6foZPHCq2x

[KU Medical Center @KUMedCenter]

Kidney stones affect one in 10 Americans, yet no new drug treatments have been developed in half a century. A team of @KUMedCenter researchers, led by @AlanYuNeph, has identified a potential drug target that could help with kidney stone prevention: https://t.co/SJubYPcfDV

[KU School of Medicine @KUMedicine]

.@KUMedicine earned high marks in @usnews Best Graduate Schools rankings released last week, remaining in Tier 1 in the Medical School-Primary Care rankings. Two of our graduate programs also ranked in the top 30 among public institutions. Learn more: https://t.co/jtxjJSW9XV

[University of Kansas @UnivOfKansas]

Congratulations to the 2026 University Research Awards recipients. Your determination and discoveries help make the world a better place. 🌎 Thank you for exemplifying the creativity, ingenuity, and might that power KU’s legacy as a leading research institution. Rock Chalk!

[KU School of Medicine @KUMedicine]

Dr. Joseph Donnelly, professor of Internal Medicine and director of the Weight Division of Physical Activity and Weight Management, has received the @UnivOfKansas Chancellor’s Club Research Award. Learn about his work: https://t.co/wihUoEq609

[KU Medical Center @KUMedCenter]

Rankings released by @usnews this week feature eight @KUMedCenter graduate programs among the nation's best, with two in the top 10 among public institutions, and a top-tier ranking for @KUMedicine. Explore the full list of rankings: https://t.co/46MHeNohns