News & Updates
Articles, Research
Mizzou’s Bench-to-Bedside Efforts Support a New Drug for a Neuromuscular Disorder with No Cure
The drug, ignaseclant, helped people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease in a clinical trial at Mizzou’s NextGen Precision Health building.
Articles, Research
Researcher Earns $3.4 Million to Study Gut and Brain Health
Scientists are increasingly discovering that the health of your gut, also known as the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, may be closely connected with the health of your brain.
Articles, Research
Niclosamide Loaded Nanoparticles that Help Overcome Therapeutic Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers at the University of Missouri have tested a promising new treatment approach for pancreatic cancer.
Events
Cardiovascular, Muscle & Metabolism Science Seminar: May 11, 2026
"Multimodal Cortical Signatures for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias,” presented by Jeffery Boychuk, May 11 at 12pm
NextGen Discovery Series – May 12, 2026 (Aimee Dunlap)
"The Ecology and Evolution of Learning Across Species," presented by Aimee Dunlap, PhD on May 12 at 12:00 p.m.
Cancer Science Seminar: May 21, 2026
“Peptide-Targeted Mesoporous Silicon Nanoparticles for Delivery of Biologics to Tumors,” presented by Micheal Sailor, May 21 at 4:30 pm
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.
