Inaugural Hanzlik Memorial Lecture set for April 2 at KU School of Pharmacy
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy will host the inaugural Robert P. Hanzlik Memorial Lecture at 4 p.m. April 2, honoring the life and legacy of Robert Hanzlik, a longtime faculty member in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry who died in 2025.
The lecture will be held in Room 1020 of the School of Pharmacy and will also be available via Microsoft Teams. Light refreshments will be served beginning at 3:30 p.m.
The featured speaker is Gunda Georg, former KU faculty member (1983-2006) and internationally recognized researcher. Her academic career includes extensive contributions through research, patents and scholarly publications.
Georg will present “Discovery and Development of YCT-529, Targeting the Retinoid Signaling Pathway for Effective and Reversible Oral Contraception,” based on research published in 2025 in the journal Nature.
The memorial lecture was established to honor Hanzlik's nearly five decades of service to KU and his wide‑ranging influence on medicinal chemistry, chemical toxicology and the training of future scientists. Hanzlik was deeply respected as a mentor and educator who taught and advised generations of pharmacists, physicians, graduate students and junior faculty, while maintaining an active, internationally recognized research program.
The lecture series was created in recognition of his lifelong commitment to scientific rigor, mentorship and service to the academic community.
Members of the KU community and the public are invited to attend in person or online.
For Teams access information, contact the Department of Medicinal Chemistry (medchem@ku.edu).
