Where Curiosity Creates Opportunity
Research at KCU brings together students, faculty and health care professionals to advance scientific knowledge, improve patient care and prepare the next generation of health care leaders.
Expanding Student Research Opportunities
KCU researchers are tackling today's most pressing health challenges through collaborative research spanning biomedical science, clinical care and health professions education. Since 2023, the number of faculty members participating in research and mentoring students has more than doubled, expanding opportunities for hands-on learning and discovery.
Featured Researchers
Your Research Starts Here
Students across KCU work alongside faculty mentors, contribute to research and gain hands-on experience that prepares them for careers in health care, research and academia. Student research participation has increased 2.5 times since 2023.
- Faculty mentorship
- Research experiences
- Publications and presentations
- Conferences and symposiums
Building KCU's Research Enterprise
Kim Tran, MD, PhD, vice provost of Research and dean of the College of Biosciences, is leading the continued growth of research at KCU. Tran is expanding opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, student involvement and externally funded research.
His laboratory focuses on cardiovascular disease and diabetes, developing innovative therapies with the potential to improve patient care while creating new opportunities for students to work alongside faculty researchers.
KCU Annual Research Symposium
Each year, the KCU Annual Research Symposium brings together students, faculty, residents and research partners to showcase innovative research from across the University.
Summer Student Research Fellowship
Through the Summer Student Research Fellowship, students work directly with KCU faculty researchers on projects spanning cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, cancer biology and other areas of scientific inquiry. The experience culminates with presentations at the KCU Annual Research Symposium.
Science Talks
Whether exploring artificial intelligence, infectious disease, precision medicine or other emerging fields, Science Talks connect the KCU community with leading voices advancing science and health care.
