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Harnessing Cancer's Nemesis

Diana Gil Pagés and her team are weaponizing the immune system against cancer. Learn more about their individualized health care approach.

University of Missouri Researcher Awarded $2.2 Million for Non-Radiation Imaging Research

The team is developing a new method for imaging inflammation disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), autoimmune diseases and arthritis.

The Silent Intruder

NextGen Precision Health neuroscientist Smita Saxena explores ALS's insidious path.

An Important Step Forward in the Future of Self-Health Monitoring

The latest innovation from Mizzou engineer Zheng Yan and team is a soft, self-charging material that is battery free.

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 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.

Can a Natural Juice Help Your Gut Health?

Research at Mizzou is shedding light on how red cabbage juice might relieve symptoms of digestive disease.

Xiaohua Liu Elected to AIMBE College of Fellows

The NextGen investigator and his College of Engineering colleague Henry Wan have been elected to the 2024 College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), representing the top 2% of medical and biological engineers in the country.

Revealing the Weakest Link: Leading Neuroscientist Finds Home at NextGen Precision Health

From dissecting neuronal circuits to working on cures for the world’s most prolific neurogenerative diseases, Smita Saxena’s expertise runs the biomedical gamut.

Too Much of a Good Thing: Overconsuming Protein Can Be Bad for Your Health

Researchers have uncovered how consuming dietary protein in excess of the recommended daily allowance triggers signals at the cellular level that result in adverse cardiovascular and metabolic health effects.

NextGen Precision Health Researchers Uncover Potential Treatment for Cardiovascular Complications from Type 2 Diabetes

New research at the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building has discovered a potential treatment for an underlying cause of cardiovascular disease in people with Type 2 diabetes.

Siemens Healthineers interns make strides to improve health care in mid-Missouri

Mizzou students spanning engineering, health sciences and business disciplines worked with Siemens Healthineers to spearhead health care solutions to improve the lives of Missourians.

MU Researchers Discover Potential Treatments for Common Complication Following Bone Marrow Transplant

Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have found potential treatments for two different types of a common complication following bone marrow transplantation.

Elevating Excellence for Tomorrow’s Innovators

Jianlin “Jack” Cheng, Curators’ Distinguished Professor in the MU College of Engineering, is preparing the next generation to solve some of society’s most pressing issues through use of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence and bioinformatics.

Illuminating the future

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) recently selected MU as one of 18 U.S. academic institutions to receive an Accelerating Research Translation award.

NextGen, MU School of Medicine receive national ALS grant

W. David Arnold, MD is one of five individuals nationwide to win the 2023 Trial Capacity award from the ALS Association.

Informing the Public About the Risks of Cannabis

A new NIH grant will help MU researcher Zachary Massey research how to effectively warn the public about health effects of cannabis by determining the most effective use of health warning labels on cannabis products.

Haval Shirwan Named National Academy of Inventors Fellow

NAI Fellows have demonstrated a highly prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on the quality of life, economic development and welfare of society.

Training the immune system to prevent cancer – NextGen researchers discover paradigm-shifting approach

MU researchers Haval Shirwan and Esma Yolcu have designed a molecule that wakes the immune system and triggers its defense mechanism in cancerous environments.

Completing the Puzzle: MU Researchers Pioneer a New Diagnostic Tool for Respiratory Diseases

It’s an innovation that’s decades in the making, and MU Health Care is one of only two hospitals in the United States who offer the test clinically for patients.