MU School of Medicine

Vial of Doxorubicin and syringe on a stainless steel background

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.

lymphatic slide that is blue and green

July 3, 2020

MU researcher uses precision health to work toward a cure for lymphedema

A $2.54 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will support four more years in the lymphatic pace-making study.

Young woman sitting on the carpet with her pet reading book and practicing yoga at the same time

July 2, 2020

MU medical students start Common Read Program to combat racism

Starting this year, incoming students at the MU School of Medicine will participate in the Common Read Program to learn more about racial biases in medicine. 

zoom video screenshot

July 1, 2020

School of Medicine launches Clinical Rural Immersion Program

The program exposes future health care leaders to rural medicine in the hope of combatting Missouri’s ongoing rural doctor shortage. 

Black woman with glasses in front of building

June 24, 2020

First-generation student intends to pay it forward

An MU medical student and scholarship recipient wants to help build a diverse medical community while serving underrepresented populations. 

watewater

June 23, 2020

A dirty job: Tracking coronavirus using human waste

MU scientists assisting Missouri officials with Coronavirus Sewershed Surveillance Project.

black and white photo

June 9, 2020

Learning from history to fight against COVID-19

Grant awarded to MU researchers looks for similarities, differences between 1918 flu pandemic and COVID-19 pandemic.

two men working around a hospital bed

May 27, 2020

Local makers design bed for COVID-19 patients

An MU task force has partnered with local makers to design a device that helps COVID-19 patients and keeps health care workers safe.

coronavirus graphic

May 14, 2020

COVID-19 and stroke care

An MU Health Care neurologist has published more than 40 new recommendations for evaluating and treating stroke patients based on international research examining the link between stroke and novel coronavirus.

man studying at home

May 12, 2020

MU offering online COVID-19 summer course to students of all majors

The eight-week course is open to all MU and UM System students and will be taught by faculty from all of MU’s academic schools and colleges.

Subscribe to

Show Me Mizzou

Stay up-to-date with the latest news by subscribing to the Show Me Mizzou newsletter.

Subscribe