Media Advisory: Mizzou hosts President’s Distinguished Lecture, groundbreaking ceremony for Radioisotope Science Center
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Mizzou archaeologist digs up long‑buried Roman secrets
Marcello Mogetta balances excavations of ancient cities in Italy with classroom instruction, helping students and fellow researchers better understand the Roman Empire and its legacy.
Mizzou construction projects move forward this summer
Projects include the new Energy Innovation Center, Radioisotope Science Center; Jesse Hall improvements and Memorial Stadium Centennial Project completion.
April 20, 2026
Sterilizing surgical implants with neutrons could reduce infections
Mizzou researchers have created a new way to kill bacteria that gets trapped within surgical implants.
April 13, 2026
MU Remembers honors lives of students, faculty and staff
Event recognizes contributions of classmates and peers.
March 31, 2026
ABK Biomedical and MURR forge long-term partnership to advance breakthrough cancer therapy
A new agreement names MURR as the primary irradiation partner for ABK Biomedical's Eye90 microspheres.
March 24, 2026
DOE and MURR secure critical radioisotope supply chain for medical imaging
The University of Missouri Research Reactor is now the only domestic supplier of gadolinium-153 through a new agreement with the Department of Energy.
March 18, 2026
NextGen MURR teams with Burns & McDonnell, supporting the future of lifesaving nuclear medical isotope production
The drive to build a new state-of-the-art research reactor at Mizzou continues as a major milestone is reached.
March 10, 2026
MURR makes NCA Lu-177 available worldwide
Expanded supply will enable researchers and industry to purchase GMP no-carrier-added Lutetium-177 directly from the reactor.
Feb. 10, 2026
University of Missouri conducts first in-person clinical trial for nuclear medicine breakthrough device
The clinical trial marks the latest human trial at Mizzou involving radioisotopes to treat cancer.