News & Updates
Articles, Research
Researcher Receives $1.8 Million to Study Asthma Triggers
Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States, affecting about 1 in 12 people. It’s likely caused by hyper-responsive airways that become inflamed and, as a result, restrict breathing.
Articles, Updates
Bresette and School of Medicine Excel at EQ Competition
Hosted by the Division of Research, Innovation & Impact, the EQ program helps students launch and grow business ventures while at Mizzou.
Articles, Research
Researchers Target Mechanisms Behind Cardiovascular Disease
An interdisciplinary research team has received $2.7 million from the National Institutes of Health to determine why and how arteries become stiffer in obesity and how this relates to the health of the cardiovascular system.
Events
Neuroscience Meet Up: February 2, 2026
"Imbalanced Neuroendocrine Regulation Underlies Central and Peripheral Cardiovascular Disorders Following Chronic Spinal Cord Injury,” presented by Shaoping Hou, PhD, February 2 at 4pm
Reproduction Science Seminar: February 4, 2026
"Effector T Cells and Their Inflammatory Mediators as Triggers of Preterm Birth," presented by Nardhy Gomez-Lopez, PhD, February 4 at 4pm
Cardiovascular, Muscle & Metabolism Science Seminar: February 9, 2026
"Fat-Muscle Signaling: The Good, The Bad and The Beige,” presented by Gretchen Meyers, February 9 at 12pm
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.
