The Whelan Lab
Research in the Whelan lab is motivated by the need to detect and treat ovarian cancer in its early stages. We approach the problem of ovarian cancer detection with a diverse tool kit drawn from bioanalytical chemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and nanoscience.
Recent Whelan Group News
April 20, 2026 - Anubhuti is one of four finalists for the 2026 Newmark Award. The Newmark Award is given annually by the Department of Molecular Biosciences. As part of the competition, Anubhuti presented on her ongoing project on aptamer selection along with the other finalists. There was much exciting science going around! Congratulations to Anubhuti and all the finalists!
April 15, 2026 - This week, Anubhuti, Caitlin, Bhagya, Samson, Jane, Sandeepani, and Paul attended the IDeA State Cancer Trainee Research Conference, organized by the West Virginia University Cancer Institute and supported by a National Cancer Institute R13 conference grant. This first-of-its kind cancer-focused conference was a great opportunity to share science and to network. Many thanks to the organizers and funders!
March 16, 2026 - Two of our senior graduate students have recently been named as recipients of competitive awards. Anubhuti has been selected as a 2026 Schowen Summer Scholar. Caitlin has been chosen as a KU Cancer Center Jewell Summer Research Trainee. Congratulations to Anubhuti and Caitlin on this recognition!
February 11, 2026 - Rebecca gave a presentation titled "New insights on ovarian cancer biomarker CA125" to oSTEM as part of the Pride & Progress Lecture series. Many thanks to all who attended and special thanks to Aarjo Roy for the invitation!