MU School of Medicine

Six Mizzou professors

Sep. 16, 2026

UM System honors six faculty with Curators’ Distinguished Professorships

The designation is the highest academic rank bestowed by the University of Missouri Board of Curators.

Person holding aspirin in one hand and glass of water in the other

Sep. 14, 2026

Mizzou researchers uncover key insight into mini-stroke treatment

New research finds lower-dose aspirin is more effective than higher doses in two-drug antiplatelet therapy, helping standardize treatment during the period when patients face the greatest risk of a major stroke.

A computer-generated visualization shows a compound, MKV3, connected to a protein in the human body that transports copper.

Sep. 8, 2026

Mizzou researchers unlock a new way to harness copper against disease

Researchers identified the first compound to block a fundamental copper transport system, opening the door for new treatments.

Researchers in the School of Medicine posing in the clinic.

Sep. 2, 2026

Mizzou researchers uncover promising new target for treating high blood pressure

Discovery could lead to more precise treatments by reducing inflammation linked to hypertension.

Dunpeng Cai posing.

Sep. 1, 2026

Mizzou researcher leading the way in search of first-ever treatment for common heart valve disease

Dunpeng Cai received a $2.8 million NIH grant to study the underlying causes of aortic valve calcification and find a target for treatment.

Ross Zafonte

Sep. 1, 2026

Internationally recognized physician and leader Ross Zafonte named interim dean of the School of Medicine

a boy walks through a playground tunnel

Aug. 31, 2026

Where the portal meets the path

One of the nation’s most advanced facilities of its kind, the new Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment is expanding access and accelerating discovery for families across Missouri.

Ed Blaine

Aug. 31, 2026

Drafted by Lombardi, driven by science 

From All-American footballer to pioneering scientist, Ed Blaine left an enduring legacy.

An ambulance right outside the emergency room.

Aug. 17, 2026

Mizzou study shows small scheduling change has big health benefits for night-shift physicians

The findings highlight Mizzou’s efforts to improve the health and well-being of those working overnight.

Jaume Padilla running around the track at Mizzou.

July 19, 2026

From marathons to triathlons and beyond, Mizzou Tigers go the distance

Mizzou faculty, staff and alumni are redefining what’s possible through perseverance and Tiger grit.

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