KU Department of Medicinal Chemistry
KU MedChem offers developing scientists an opportunity to study alongside world-class faculty researchers.
Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry
The KU Department of Medicinal Chemistry provides Ph.D. students a strong foundation in organic and medicinal chemistry with flexibility for additional emphasis in aspects of biochemistry, pharmacology and other biological sciences.
M.S. in Medicinal Chemistry
The Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Medicinal Chemistry provides advanced training in synthetic organic chemistry, chemical biology, and scientific writing.
KU Medicinal Chemistry
Our Research
Our diverse faculty cover and unusually broad range of scientific interests, including synthetic and medicinal chemistry, biochemistry and peptide chemistry, and natural products chemistry.
Mertes Lecture Series
The Mathias P. Mertes Memorial Lecture Series was created to memorialize Professor and former Department of Medicinal Chemistry Chair Mathias P. Mertes and his dedication to excellence in research and scholarship through a student-initiated lecture series.
Smissman Lecture Series
The Edward E. Smissman Memorial Lecture Series in Medicinal Chemistry was established in 2004 to honor and preserve the influence and tradition of Professor and former Department of Medicinal Chemistry Chair Edward E. Smissman and his wife Clare Smissman.