Spring-Summer 2026

Cover Story: Why are so many young people getting cancer?

At least 14 types of cancer have increased among people under 50 — not sparing teens, young parents or people at the top of their careers. Oncology researchers believe there are multiple culprits.

Featured Articles

How two neurologists became fast friends and created a leading Alzheimer’s disease research center.

The Brain Bros

Rural communities across America are experiencing severe shortages in most areas of specialty care.

The Crisis in Rural Health Care

KU researchers are working to solve the mysteries surrounding the debilitating muscular disease.

Outmuscling Muscular Dystrophy

Also in this issue

From the Executive Vice Chancellor

An update from Steven W. Stites, M.D.

Pulse: News from KU Medical Center

News from KU Medical Center

10 Questions with Tom Mueller

We talk to Tom Mueller, the director of the KU Center for Rural Health.

Human Touch

A look inside the KU Medical Center cadaver lab, where gifts from human donors teach future doctors far more than just anatomy.

Alumni Spotlight

Elaine Level DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC