Researchers at the Kansas University Medical Center have received more than $650,000 in federal grants, officials announced Friday.

Douglas Wright, assistant professor of anatomy and cell biology, will administer a $327,750 grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. It will help start clinical research on neurological disorders.

Dale Abrahamson, professor of anatomy and cell biology, will administer a $324,683 grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. It will continue a study examining kidney diseases, urology and hematology.

U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, D-Lenexa, helped secure the grants for KU.