News & Updates
Updates
Haval Shirwan Named Curators' Distinguished Professor
The University of Missouri Board of Curators recently named nine University of Missouri faculty members Curators’ Distinguished Professors and one Curators' Distinguished Professor Emeritus.
Articles, Research
Paving the Way for New Treatments
Mizzou researcher Jianlin “Jack” Cheng debuts tool to build 3D structure of protein complexes, giving scientists insights to prevent and treat disease.
Articles, Research
Immunologist Earns Global Transplantation Honor
Haval Shirwan, PhD, an inventor on 29 issued and nine pending patents and a co-founder of three biotech startups, is receiving a distinction from his global peers that is only bestowed every two years. The world’s premier association for transplantation science will honor Shirwan’s career working toward safe and effective immunomodulation.
Events
NextGen Motor Neuron Symposium - Oct. 11
NextGen Cardiovascular, Muscle, & Metabolism Science Seminar – October 14, 2024
“Cardiometabolic Characteristics of Metabolically Healthy Obesity,” presented by Dr. Max Petersen, Oct. 14
NextGen Precision Health & Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Science Seminar – October 17, 2024
"Targeting the Tumor Microenvironment of Pancreatic Cancer to Improve Response to Therapy" presented by Dr. David G. DeNardo, , October 17
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.
