News and Announcements
Her designs are rad
Georgi Gnibus is making the most of her Mizzou education. Not only is she pursuing a law degree, but she is cutting her entrepreneurial teeth as the owner of a sustainable fashion shop called Rad by Design.
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.