News & Updates
Articles, Research
Changing The Way We Age to Preserve Muscle Strength
W. David Arnold identified a breakdown in communication between nerves and muscles that could lead to new treatments for age-related weakness.
Research, Updates
5 Things You Didn't Know About Your Uterus
From repairing itself after every menstrual cycle to prepping for pregnancy, the uterus does a lot behind the scenes.
Updates
Mizzou Alum Turns Family’s Search for Answers into Action on Rare Disease
John Ruth and his family are helping shape Mizzou’s new Center for Translational Neurogenetics.
Events
NextGen Discovery Series – September 29, 2026 (Tayyaba Hasan)
"Harnessing Light to Treat Cancer," presented by Tayyaba Hasan on September 29 at 12 p.m.
Reproduction Science Seminar: September 30, 2026
"From Animal Models to Patients: Unraveling the Role of Adrenomedullin in Gestational Diabetes," presented by Kathleen Pennington, PhD
Neuroscience Meetup: October 5, 2026
"Neuromuscular Junction Failure in Older Adults and Potential Treatment Method Analysis Using Animal Models," presented by Hiroshi Nishimune, PhD, October 5 at 4pm
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.
