News & Updates
Articles, Research
Overactive Cells Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers from the University of Missouri are studying potential therapies to target specific cells linked to the development of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.
Articles, Updates
NextGen's Motor Neuron Symposium
A day dedicated to sharing insights and discoveries that will advance our understanding of motor neuron diseases, specifically amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Articles, Updates
State-of-the-art imaging in Mizzou’s Electron Microscopy Core
This suite of world-class electron microscopes allows Mizzou researchers to magnify and analyze materials at the highest possible resolution. Thanks to our partners at Thermo Fisher Scientific, the core now has even more powerful equipment that further expands our capabilities for discovery.
Events
NextGen Precision Health & Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Science Seminar – Jan. 16, 2025
"Antibody Imaging in Cancer Biology and Therapy Monitoring,” presented by Dr. Patricia Ribeiro Pereira, Jan. 16
NextGen Discovery Series – January 28, 2025
“Harnessing Chemistry for Water Purification” featuring Gary Baker, Ph.D. on Jan. 28
NextGen Discovery Series – February 20, 2025
“Building Better Vaccines for a Viral World” presented by Anthony Griffiths, Ph.D. on Feb. 20.
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.
