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Kaifi and Klifto standing in Acuff Atrium at the Mizzou School of Medicine

Predicting Long-Term Pain After Freezing Nerves in Surgery

Researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine have been investigating ways to treat post-operative pain without having to rely on opioid medications.

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Taylor Kelty in the NextGen lab

Kelty Earns K99/R00 NIH Grant for Alzheimer’s Research

Since 2021, Taylor Kelty, PhD, a research assistant professor at NextGen Precision Health, has looked to advance translational approaches for neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on targeting metabolic dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

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NextGen Building Exterior

Step Inside NextGen, The Building Designed to Transform the Future of Health

See how Mizzou scientists are turning discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease.
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Events

Jianlin Cheng neuroscience seminar on omics data

Neuroscience Seminar: November 16, 2026

"AI for Understanding Biological Systems: From Molecular Structures to Multi-Omics Data,” presented by Jianlin (Jack) Cheng, PhD, November 16 at 4pm

Clinical Research Study Coordinator Bootcamp image with University of Missouri logos for each campus plus NextGen

Clinical Research Study Coordinator Bootcamp: Thursday, December 3, 2026

A full day training designed to provide basic knowledge that is beneficial for research coordinators and staff. The program includes lectures, interactive activities, and breakout group exercises.
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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.

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World-class research spaces

The Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building accelerates innovations in precision health care for Missourians and the world.

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NextGen Precision Health research building

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.

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