News & Updates
Research, Updates
Mizzou’s Research Exceeds $500 Million
The University of Missouri conducted more than $500 million in research in 2024, setting a new record and marking 11 years of consecutive growth – a 115% increase since 2013. Historic research activity fuels innovation in agriculture, artificial intelligence, medicine and more.
Articles, Research
Mizzou Researchers Identify First-Ever Neurotherapeutic to Address Muscle Weakness
Sarcopenia — severe muscle weakness that comes with aging — impacts nearly half of all adults over age 80.
Articles, Updates
Creating Images Never Seen Before
Most people have a basic understanding of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) — you lie still inside a tube while the surrounding machine uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your internal tissues. But not all MRI scanners are created equally.
Events
NextGen Precision Health & Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Science Seminar – March. 20, 2025
"Theranostics - Precision Medicine in Cancer Treatment," presented by Jason Lewis, PhD, March. 20
Neuroscience Meet Up - April 1
Presented by Carie Boychuk, April 1 at 4:30 p.m.
Interdisciplinary Reproduction & Health Group Science Seminar – Apr. 2, 2025
"Uterine glandular cell differentiation is essential for successful implantation," presented by Xiaofei Sun, PhD, Apr 2
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.
