News & Updates
Articles, Research
Researcher Earns $2.8 Million to Study Infant Kidney Injury
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are more likely to have kidney problems, and premature infants particularly are at a higher risk for acute kidney injury (AKI).
Articles, Research
Mizzou Researcher Applies Novel Delivery Method to Treat ALS Symptoms
New therapy bypasses the blood-brain barrier to successfully deliver a neuroprotective molecule.
Articles, Research
Mizzou Researchers Crack the Code of Protein Geometry
Tech company NVIDIA powered the development of an AI tool that will enable scientists to efficiently design bespoke proteins for pharmaceuticals and materials.
Events
Reproduction Science Seminar: April 1, 2026
"The Effects of Phthalates on Female Reproductive Aging," presented by Jodi Flaws, PhD, April 1 at 4pm
Neuroscience Seminar / Meet-Up: April 6, 2026
"From Pavlov to Placebos: The Role of Conditioning, Expectancies, and Psychology within the Effects of Substances,” presented by Jason Kilmer, PhD, April 6 at 4pm
NextGen Clinical Trial Investigator Training - April 10, 2026
A one-day, in-person educational training designed for investigators who currently lead or would like to lead clinical trials, with presentations and panels from leaders across the University of Missouri System and Washington University.
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.
World-class research spaces
The Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building accelerates innovations in precision health care for Missourians and the world.
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.
