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Better care for clients

Ashley Helle, assistant research professor in psychological sciences, received a Research Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health to help addiction programs deliver evidence-based care.

Supplying key isotopes

The MU Research Reactor (MURR) is increasing its production of radioisotopes to alleviate a disruption in Europe's supply chain. MURR is the sole U.S. producer of three isotopes used in cancer diagnoses and treatment.

MU has $5B impact

A new study that measured the economic value generated by the University of Missouri System and its four universities shows a $6.5 billion impact on the state. MU contributed $5 billion to that total.

New name, website

The Office of Research and Economic Development has changed its name to the Division of Research, Innovation & Impact and unveiled a new website to better serve MU’s world-class researchers, scholars, innovators, entrepreneurs and industry partners.

Science fellows named

Three MU professors have been named 2021 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for their distinguished efforts in in medicine, veterinary medicine and public engagement in research.

Finger clip for vitals

Engineering faculty are customizing a finger clip device to provide a rapid, noninvasive way to measure and monitor blood pressure and other vitals, allowing help health care professionals to detect health problems earlier.

Treating bad genes

View a video featuring NextGen Precision Health researcher Chris Lorson, who is giving hope to families dealing with incurable genetic diseases like spinal muscular atrophy and Charcot-Marie Tooth.

Rise of the elderberry

MU Research Assistant Professor Andrew Thomas received a $5.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to move the antioxidant-rich elderberry into mainstream production and processing.

Transforming research

MizzouForward, a $1.5 billion investment in research and education, includes a plan to hire up to 150 new researchers and upgrades for instrumentation, high-performance computing and advanced equipment core facilities.

Making vintage trendy

Running Hype & Stripes has taught Houston how to manage employees, comply with complicated regulations and promote his business using social media. Daily posts that feature customers and offer sneak peaks of new inventory have been very effective.