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Research excellence: KCU students earn national recognition and publication success

Students at Kansas City University’s (KCU) College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) are making significant strides in medical research, with projects that have earned national awards and publication in prestigious journals. Guided by Bryan Beutel, MD,…

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The power of connection combines medicine and social change

In a world where connections can emerge in the most unexpected places, the bond between Reed June Apostol, a first-year medical student at Kansas City University (KCU), and Denise Wunderler, DO, FAOASM (COM 2004), a…

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KCU students shine on global stage with award-winning research

Kansas City University (KCU) Global Health track students are making a significant mark on the global health care landscape, earning top honors at prestigious medical conferences for their groundbreaking research. For the second consecutive year,…

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Science and hope: Assistant professor and student discover promising new treatment for pancreatic cancer

Science and hope are a powerful combination for KCU researcher Ehab Sarsour, PhD, assistant professor of cellular and molecular biology, and fourth-year medical student Katiana Hebbert. The student-teacher duo discovered a new and promising avenue…

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KCU student showcases muscular dystrophy research at KC One Health Day

At the 2024 KC One Health Day, Jessica Bennett, a third-year student at Kansas City University (KCU) College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) unveiled compelling new research on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Her findings offer hope in the…

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Rockhurst University and Kansas City University launch accelerated pathway for future health care leaders

Rockhurst University and Kansas City University (KCU) announced a new agreement that will provide high school graduates an accelerated pathway to earn a medical degree in just seven years. This collaboration marks a significant step toward enhancing access…

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KCU Student Doctor Colleen Reed advances medical education with published study

Imagine stepping into an anatomy lab, where the air buzzes with the excitement of discovery. Here, amidst the silent teachers—the cadavers—Kansas City University (KCU) Student Doctor Colleen Reed is redefining medical education. In an era…

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Student Doctor Joseph Peters II awarded prestigious Burnett Research Grant

Joseph Peters II, a second-year medical student at Kansas City University (KCU), has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Burnett Osteopathic Student Researcher Grant from the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF). Peters earned a PhD in kinesiology from the University…

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Spouse of KCU alumna honored with the 2024 AOF/AAOA Donna Jones Moritsugu Memorial Award

In partnership with the Advocates for the American Osteopathic Association (AAOA), the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) has presented Krystian Koszalka, spouse of Kansas City University (KCU) alumna Karina Wojtas-Koszalka, DO (COM 2024), with the 2024Donna…

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Mastering sleep quality: Expert insights from KCU alumna Dr. Talene Churukian

In our fast-paced world, the pursuit of success often comes at the cost of good sleep. But what if improving your sleep quality could be the key to unlocking greater productivity and well-being? Kansas City…