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Wipawee Joy Winuthayanon in the KBIA studio

New Study Finds Inflammation Could Play a Role in Early Pregnancy Loss

Joy Winuthayanon was a midwife "in a previous life." “I've always been interested in looking at pregnancy and how to care for one, so I went and did a PhD,” Winuthayanon said. “So, in our lab, that's why we're trying to focus on, looking at, maybe identifying potential causes that are unknown for infertility in women.”

Reproductive anatomy model

MU Researchers Uncover New Information About How Uterine Diseases Develop

A study recently published by University of Missouri researchers has uncovered new information about how the uterus develops. The study, published earlier this year in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, examined how abnormal cells can develop and lead to diseases like uterine cancer.

Dr. Kathryn Moss is evaluated in the Clinical and Translational Science Unit at NextGen.

Both Scientist and Research Subject

A rare disease researcher at Mizzou stepped out of the lab and into the role of a clinical trial participant, an experience that gave her a fresh perspective on the process and a deeper appreciation for the human side of science.

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Mizzou’s Research Exceeds $500 Million

The University of Missouri conducted more than $500 million in research in 2024, setting a new record and marking 11 years of consecutive growth – a 115% increase since 2013. Historic research activity fuels innovation in agriculture, artificial intelligence, medicine and more.

A technician views images from the 7-tesla MRI scanner

Creating Images Never Seen Before

Most people have a basic understanding of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) — you lie still inside a tube while the surrounding machine uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your internal tissues. But not all MRI scanners are created equally.

Dr. Kathryn Moss poses by a microscope

Muscular Dystrophy Association Spotlights Dr. Kathryn Moss

Dr. Moss’s research on the pathogenesis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Type 1A (CMT1A) and hereditary neuropathy with liability pressure palsies (HNPP) aims to identify and better understand the mechanisms behind these diseases – and ultimately, develop therapies to treat them.

We had three special guests share their own ALS stories. Tyler Brundige, left, is a School of Medicine alum who lost his brother Chase to ALS a year ago and helped fund the event. Mary Ellen Sobule, middle, lost her sister Kathleen to ALS. Finally, Renee White, right, is living with an ALS diagnosis. Hearing their powerful stories reaffirmed the need for a cure.

NextGen's Motor Neuron Symposium

A day dedicated to sharing insights and discoveries that will advance our understanding of motor neuron diseases, specifically amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.

The EM Core team with University leadership at the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health Building.

State-of-the-art imaging in Mizzou’s Electron Microscopy Core

This suite of world-class electron microscopes allows Mizzou researchers to magnify and analyze materials at the highest possible resolution. Thanks to our partners at Thermo Fisher Scientific, the core now has even more powerful equipment that further expands our capabilities for discovery.

Kathryn Moss with lab members

Brad's Bites: Kathryn Moss Interview

Dr. Kathryn Moss is studying a disease she's also been diagnosed with, CMT, at Mizzou. She joined us to discuss her research on the latest Brad's Bites.

Dr. David Arnold, Dr. Anthony Japour and Dr. Rick Barohn together before the event begins

NextGen's 'Beyond The Bench' Event

There are several career pathways involving more than academic research, including entrepreneurship and work in the biotech industry.

The 7-Tesla MRI machine at NextGen Precision Health

Mizzou’s Techiest Tools

From virtual reality to robots, Tigers have access to the latest technology across campus. Check out 16 locations, tools and devices that will level up your college experience.

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Corinna Singleman Chats with Smita Saxena

Smita Saxena, PhD, is a lifelong learner who has dedicated her life to unraveling the circuitry of the brain and the diseases tied up in it, like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Haval Shirwan in the lab

Haval Shirwan Named Curators' Distinguished Professor

The University of Missouri Board of Curators recently named nine University of Missouri faculty members Curators’ Distinguished Professors and one Curators' Distinguished Professor Emeritus.

Tom Spencer speaks to lab members

Tom Spencer Leads By Example

Mizzou’s Vice Chancellor for Research has spent decades researching the reproductive system. Now, he’s continuing to lead research into women’s reproductive health with support from a NIH MERIT Award.

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Targeted Cancer Cell Therapy May Slow Endometrial Cancer

There may be a way to slow the growth of endometrial cancer through targeted cancer cell therapy, according to new research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine.

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Mizzou researcher Dong Xu weighs in on future of artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) can write, create videos and power self-driving cars. Someday, University of Missouri researcher Dong Xu predicts, it also will perform surgeries.

Fellowship faculty

Students earn hands-on experience through Summer Research Fellowship Program

Each year, the MU School of Medicine Summer Research Fellowship Program supports original student research under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Students who have completed their first year of medical school are eligible to apply for the program. This summer, 75 medical students participated in the program.

Jaime Basnett laughs in the studio during an interview with KBIA's Anna Spidel.

Improving Access to Care for Rural ALS Patients: "How Can We Make It Easier?"

Jaime Basnett is the the ALS research program manager at Mu Health Care's NextGen Precision Health Institute.

Jianlin "Jack" Cheng Portrait

Jianlin "Jack" Cheng Named 2023 AAAS Fellow

The American Association for the Advancement of Science recognized five University of Missouri professors for their distinguished efforts in advancing various fields of science.

Luis Martinez-Lemus, Ph.D. portrait in the 2nd floor offices of the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building

Martinez-Lemus Receives Prestigious Benjamin W. Zweifach Award for Contributions to Microcirculatory Advancements

Many years before finding himself on the cusp of receiving one of his field’s most prestigious awards, Luis Martinez-Lemus’s, career began with chickens.