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Leveling up mouse model analysis

Many research questions depend on use of animal models, but new approach methodologies (NAMs) have received more attention since new 2025 guidance from the NIH emphasized a diversification of methods. Some researchers like Andrew Kelleher and Daniel Davis use organoid NAMs to mimic the human body in the lab to test their theories.

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Decorative data

Two Mizzou students submitted their research images for the Science2Art auction hosted by BioNexus KC.

Xiaoqin Zou in front of illustrated protein structures

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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

Lori Wilcox and Chris Pearmann

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.

Three members of Mizzou's Bioinformatics and Analytics Core

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.

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Pressure relief for labs: venting caps

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

Kelsey Raymond and the Vital Track team hold a large check for $2,000.

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.