News & Updates

Regulating immunological memory may help immune system fight disease, MU study finds
Findings may help development of potential vaccines or immunotherapies for cancer and various inflammatory diseases.

Growth and discovery: NextGen marks one year
NextGen researchers have been awarded $97 million in grants in first year.

A chance at ‘upcycling’ life
A mid-Missouri woman benefits from the power of advancements in science and medicine harnessed at the University of Missouri and supported by MU’s most ambitious research initiative, the NextGen Precision Health initiative.
Events

NextGen Precision Health & Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Science Seminar – Feb. 16, 2023
This seminar features two prominent speakers, Tammie Wahaus and Dr. Jeffrey Bryan, discussing separately immunotherapy (Wahaus) and activated T cell therapy (Dr. Bryan).

NextGen Precision Health Neuroscience Seminar – Feb. 13, 2023
“Biomarkers of Arousal and Regulation in Autism” presented by Dr. Stephen Sheinkopf, Feb. 13

NextGen Clinical Trial Investigator Training - Starting April 5
The NextGen Clinical Trial Investigator Training is a five-session educational program designed for faculty who are either involved in clinical trials or who would like to become involved. The series includes lectures and panel discussions from leaders across the University of Missouri System, as well as Washington University.
We all know someone who is affected by aggressive and deadly disease like cancer and heart failure. Although we have made strides toward treatments, these relentless conditions continue to devastate lives here in Missouri and around the globe. This is the time to do more.
Discovery Series
The NextGen Precision Health Discovery Series is a monthly seminar that provides learning opportunities for UM System faculty and staff across disciplines, the statewide community and our other partners. All are welcome to join the discussion to learn about the scope of precision health research and identify potential collaborative opportunities.

What is Precision Health?
Precision health develops interventions for individuals and populations to improve health outcomes. By basing medical approaches on individualized factors, such as genetics, environment and lifestyle — rather than using a traditional one-size-fits-all approach — precision health improves diagnosis, treatment and patient care more than ever before.
Research & SolutionsA System of Strengths
Mizzou, UMKC, Missouri S&T and UMSL each have unique research focuses and resources to contribute to the NextGen effort. We are investing in systemwide interconnectivity between researchers and clinicians at our four universities to build a network of precision health partnerships that extends across the state and makes real impact on the nation and beyond.
Our Universities
World-class research spaces
The newly opened Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building accelerates innovations in precision health care for Missourians and the world.
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