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2025 Biannual Report Available

Since our doors opened, NextGen Precision Health has been tackling the biggest health challenges facing Missourians. Get a glimpse of the new collaborations we’re forging, the community interest we’re building, and the new class of talented young scientists we’re fostering to ensure this initiative endures. Explore our progress at the link below.

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News & Updates

Ciro Amato stands in the lobby at the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building.

$3.4 Million Grant to Fund Study of Common Birth Defect

Hypospadias is the second most common birth defect in males – affecting about 1% of boys in the world – and is characterized by an abnormality where the urethra does not exit normally.

Articles, Research

Jianlin “Jack” Cheng, a Curators’ Distinguished Professor and Paul K. and Diane Shumaker Professor in Bioinformatics

Making AI-Based Scientific Predictions More Trustworthy

University of Missouri researchers have developed a free-to-use software tool to verify the accuracy of artificial intelligence-based protein structure predictions.

Articles, Research

Katherene Osei-Boadi Anguah eats a fiber-rich meal from the University of Missouri's Savor Kitchen, reinforcing the importance of diet on gut health.

Mizzou Researchers Track Gut Microbiome’s Repopulation After Colonoscopy

The procedure’s preparation provides a clean slate to study diet’s effect on gut health.
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Events

Daniel Davis thumbnail; artist's interpretation of several strands of DNA cast in blue and purple light.

Neuroscience Meet-Up: March 2, 2026

"Development of a Humanized Mouse Model for Precision Therapeutic Testing in a Rare Neurological Disorder,” presented by Daniel Davis, PhD, March 2 at 4pm

cells with brains in them

Reproduction Science Seminar: March 4, 2026

"Investigating the Effects of Abnormal Sperm Histone Retention on Preimplantation Embryo Development," presented by Lacey Luense, PhD, March 4 at 4pm

Clinical Research Study Coordinator Bootcamp image with University of Missouri logos for each campus plus NextGen

Clinical Research Study Coordinator Bootcamp: March 6, 2026

A full day training designed to provide basic knowledge that is beneficial for research coordinators and staff. The program includes lectures, interactive activities, and breakout group exercises.
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Researchers

NextGen Precision Health investigators and their lab teams are dedicated to delivering the next generation of personalized health care solutions. They’ve been recruited from around the world to align their efforts across disciplines in pursuit of improved health outcomes for Missourians and beyond.

Meet the Researchers

World-class research spaces

The Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building accelerates innovations in precision health care for Missourians and the world.

About the building

NextGen Precision Health research building

A System of Strengths

Mizzou, the University of Missouri–Kansas City, Missouri University of Science and Technology and the University of Missouri–St. Louis each have unique research focuses and resources contributing to the NextGen Precision Health initiative. Working with University of Missouri Health Care, MU Extension and private partners, researchers are exploring precision health solutions for society's toughest diseases.

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