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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.

From India to Mizzou, Dr. Aware Ascends in Medical Research

For more than a decade, Chetan Aware, PhD, has pursued excellence in medical research. His path then took him to mid-Missouri after being named a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Missouri.

Researcher Earns $2.8 Million to Study Lung’s Immune System

Everyone has experienced some form of a respiratory virus, whether it be the common cold or something more severe like influenza. For young children, the stakes are higher as their bodies have an inexperienced immune system.

Two Minds, One Breakthrough in Heart Disease Research

Mizzou’s Keith Cassidy and Zachary Berndsen collaborated to solve a mystery that had stumped scientists for decades.

Mizzou Launches Center for Translational Neurogenetics

So-called “rare diseases” are actually quite common, affecting one in 10 Americans and typically requiring six or more years to diagnose.

Exercise Rewires Liver Metabolism Differently Based on Sex

Exercise benefits nearly every part of the body, including the liver and metabolism. But, new research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine suggests those benefits may not look the same in males and females.

Mizzou Research Offers New Hope for Those at Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

A NextGen Precision Health researcher found that an anti-aging drug improved brain blood flow for those at greater risk of the disease.

Researchers Seek Deeper Understanding of Insulin Delivery Mechanisms

NIH grant supports Mizzou research into how insulin helps transport sugar throughout the body.

An AI Tool that Reveals Hidden Clues in the Gut Microbiome

By finding biological signals that other methods miss, the new software could help scientists flag early warning signs of disease.

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.

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.

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.

On the Offensive Against Rare Disease

Now, uniting the Ruths’ passion, Mizzou’s world-class faculty and significant support from Missouri leaders, we’re launching an extraordinary initiative that will save and improve countless lives.

Bresette's "TalkStride" App Shines at Mizzou EQ Program

The University of Missouri Entrepreneur Quest (EQ) program at the Griggs Innovators Nexus in the Division of Research empowers students to start their own businesses during college.

Mizzou Researchers Chart New Course for AI-Powered Biomedical Discoveries

An emerging form of artificial intelligence could give scientists a clearer view of how living systems change over time and accelerate the pace of medical discoveries.

Omenge’s Research on Endometriosis Pain Garners Accolades

Harriet Omenge, a graduate student in the University of Missouri School of Medicine Translational Biosciences PhD program, recently earned national recognition for her research on endometriosis pain.

Mizzou Researchers Uncover Promising New Target for Treating High Blood Pressure

Discovery could lead to more precise treatments by reducing inflammation linked to hypertension.

Driven to Find a Diagnosis and Treatment: Toby’s CIDP Story

In 2016, before he turned 45, Toby Orcutt realized he could no longer drive.

Mizzou Researcher Leading the Way in Search of First-Ever Treatment for Common Heart Valve Disease

Dunpeng Cai received a $2.8 million NIH grant to study the underlying causes of aortic valve calcification and find a target for treatment.

Dr. Barohn Reflects on Time as EVC / School of Medicine Dean

"I have been reflecting on the journey that brought me here and the remarkable accomplishments we have achieved together."