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July 10, 2020

Research aims to protect heart while treating breast cancer

The National Institutes of Health is funding a nearly $3.5 million grant to study a pre-treatment for chemotherapy that could protect cancer patients from therapy-induced heart problems.

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Tom Spencer leads by example

Mizzou’s Vice Chancellor for Research has spent decades researching the reproductive system. Now, he’s continuing to lead research into women’s reproductive health with support from a NIH MERIT Award.

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Mizzou biologist Rex Cocroft is inspired by the often overlooked sounds of nature.

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Mushuang Liu receives DARPA Young Faculty Award for autonomous systems research

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University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) wins Hawthorn Foundation Project of the Year Award

Recognition underscores MURR’s pivotal role in positioning Missouri as a leader in nuclear science and technology.

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