News & Updates
Articles, Research
Retraining the Immune System to Treat Type 1 Diabetes
A recent study shows a potential way to protect the transplant without using immunosuppressive drugs.
Articles, Research
Featured by Springer Nature: The Protein at the Heart of Heart Disease
Researchers describe how predicting the shape of ApoB for the first time opened up new possibilities for understanding how heart disease works at an atomic level.
Articles, Research
Featured in the New York Times: 5 Health Risks From Consuming Too Much Protein
Most Americans eat more protein than they need. We asked experts what can happen if people have too much of a good thing.
Events
Neuroscience Meet Up: June 15, 2026
"A Translational Journey in Dysphagia Innovation: Developing Animal Models, Diagnostic Tools, and Targeted Treatments to Address Clinical Gaps” presented by Teresa Lever, PhD, June 15 at 4pm
NextGen Discovery Series – June 23, 2026 (Aziz Shaibani)
"The Dilemma of an Increasing Placebo Effect in Clinical Trials," presented by Aziz Shaibani on June 23 at 12 p.m.
Cancer Science Seminar: July 16, 2026
“TBD,” presented by Mihail Popescu, July 16 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.
