Research interest groups (RIGs) are grassroots, faculty-led communities of scholars that foster knowledge sharing, collaboration, research ideation, public engagement and academic leadership.

Most RIGs are open to research and teaching faculty, staff, undergraduates, graduate students and postdocs. Any restrictions on membership will be included in the description.

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Mizzou RIGs

Updated Nov. 25, 2024

DescriptionAreas needed

Promoting pro-environmental behavior and well-being through nature experiences

Contact: Seunguk Shin, Assistant Professor, Natural Resources
s.shin@missouri.edu

Human dimensions of natural resources, educational psychology, social psychology and MU Extension

Hand and Limb Optimization Research Group
We are a group of orthopaedic hand surgeons with grant-funded research seeking to understand patient perspectives on their care and answer questions related to peripheral nerve recovery, limb optimization in patients with amputation and targeted muscle reinnervation and other areas.

Meetings: First Monday of every month, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, Room 4070 (Zoom option available).

Contact: Daniel London, Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
d.london@health.missouri.edu

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, occupational therapy, psychology and bioengineering

Neural Control Working Group
We are interested in neurophysiology as it relates to how the nervous system (both central and peripheral) controls physiological systems. We strive to train the next generation of neurophysiologists through immersion in cutting-edge neuroscience techniques. We range from investigators trained on single cell approaches through to whole systems physiologists. 

Meetings: Journal clubs are every other Tuesday in the Dalton Cardiovascular Research Center conference room 132;. Investigators from PIs to undergraduate trainees present new research articles and/or projects and grants in progress.  

Contact: Carie Boychuk, Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences
boychukc@missouri.edu

Physiology and neuroscience