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What a crater can hold

In the stomach, interplay between proteins in the digestive system is vital to turning food into energy, and it is central to Xiaoqin Zou’s pursuit of novel, molecular medicine at Mizzou’s Dalton Cardiovascular Research Center. 

Mizzou ‘visioneers’ bring innovations to consumers

It takes foresight, imagination and specialized expertise to turn academic innovations and discoveries into commercial products and services. Learn how Mizzou's Technology Advancement team helps faculty and staff leverage the impact of their research.

Supporting faculty discovery and creativity

The Division of Research awarded the first round of 2025-26 grants, an investment that often gives investigators and creators a leg up when seeking external funding, publishing books and more.

Commonly missed areas of compliance

After an investigator receives approval to conduct research with human participants, the Institutional Review Board (IRB) continues monitoring the study to ensure federal regulations are met. Please watch for these commonly missed areas of compliance.

Behind-the-scenes leaders

Mizzou’s research enterprise is powered by dedicated staff who ensure every day that labs operate safely and studies involving people are conducted ethically.

Core leads labs through bioinformatics bottleneck to better results

Analyzing what mountains of experimental data means can often be the slowest step, a costly and complicated bottleneck that holds labs back from the next level of their exploration. With decades of experience, Mizzou's Bioinformatics and Analytics team streamlines the process.

Pressure relief for labs: venting caps

Venting caps designed to prevent dangerous pressure buildup in chemical waste containers are now available for campus laboratories. 

Rule-breaking ideas

Ten student teams landed spots in Mizzou's Entrepreneur Quest program after selling their innovative business ideas at a Sept. 23 pitch competition. See who made the cut and which team won the $2,000 audience favorite prize.

An intercellular snapshot

While it could be mistaken for abstract art, this high-definition picture of cellular interactions and distinct structures is the exact image Paul de Figueiredo needs to explore a form of cancer treatment.

Playing it forward

Rachel Thibodeau-Nielsen secures ARIS Fellowship with her innovative play-based studies that engage the community.