MU School of Medicine

Two people posing for a profile picture in a scientific laboratory

May 13, 2022

Modifying the body’s immune system to help treat Type 1 diabetes

Scientists at University of Missouri collaborate with Harvard, Georgia Tech to develop a novel diabetes treatment involving transplanting pancreas cells that produce insulin.

13 graduate headshots

May 9, 2022

The faces of spring 2022

From aerospace engineers to veterinarians — meet 13 students who will graduate from Mizzou this week.

Brittany Pendergraft portrait

May 9, 2022

Caring for her community

Fourth-year medical student Brittany Pendergraft grew up in a town of fewer than 200 people. She knows firsthand the importance of having health care available in rural communities and is eager to provide that care in the future.

students run toward the columns

May 7, 2022

Photo gallery: Senior Sendoff spring 2022

Thunderstorms threatened last week’s Senior Sendoff, but in a symbolic nature, the sun broke through and lit a path for the Class of 2022 to charge through the Columns.

Doctor hand holding positive Coronavirus or Covid-19 rapid test

May 6, 2022

COVID-19 pneumonia increases dementia risk

A new study from the from the School of Medicine and MU Health Care shows patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia have a higher risk of developing dementia.

a group of people at an event

April 28, 2022

2022 Faculty Recognition Awards announced

This is a photo of a book.

April 26, 2022

$1.25 million NIH grant links science, literacy and math education in middle schools

Online resources for teachers help students gain confidence in learning, spark interest among underrepresented students in STEM topics.

child sitting down.

April 26, 2022

Gastrointestinal issues linked with anxiety, social withdrawal for kids with autism

Findings could help shape future treatments aimed at easing pain for kids with autism experiencing constipation, stomach pain.

Picture of Henry Wan looking into a microscope in his lab

April 25, 2022

Personalizing the fight against flu

With the opening of the NextGen Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases, MU researcher Henry Wan is working toward a deeper understanding of the flu.

Ryan Dashek stands on the MU campus.

April 12, 2022

Comparative excellence

Mizzou 18 recipient and graduate researcher Ryan Dashek turned a love of animals into a passion for comparative medicine.

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