MU College of Health Sciences

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Jan. 15, 2021

Special interests can be assets, not hindrances, for youth with autism

Research shows special interests can potentially benefit social interactions or future employment and educational opportunities in individuals with autism.

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Jan. 8, 2021

How can fathers shape their daughters’ body image?

Virginia Ramseyer Winter analyzes fathers’ communication with young daughters about their body image.

Aaron Thompson

Jan. 4, 2021

Aaron Thompson named director of the School of Social Work

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Jan. 4, 2021

Botswana Blackburn named associate chair of health sciences

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Dec. 17, 2020

How can fathers shape their daughters’ body image?

Study analyzes fathers’ communication with young daughters about their body image.

Nicole Cope

Dec. 16, 2020

Mizzou student goes from intern to executive director

A soon-to-be MU graduate is making the jump from intern to executive director of the Missouri Immunization Coalition — but that’s just part of the story.

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Nov. 18, 2020

UM System announces strategic investments to advance humanities, fine arts, social and behavioral sciences research initiatives at MU

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Nov. 18, 2020

MU research project to study COVID-19 immunity

Blood draws will detect COVID-19 antibody presence over time.

Nov. 16, 2020

Perceptions of body image affects sexual function

University of Missouri professor Virginia Ramseyer Winter explains how new research on hookups shows that body image can impact sexual behaviors.

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Nov. 11, 2020

Detecting Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms arise

MU researcher develops procedures to help identify early signs of cognitive decline.

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