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June 4, 2024

Michael Hoehn II named inaugural program director of NextGen MURR

Hoehn will lead Mizzou’s transformational initiative to build a new state-of-the-art research reactor that will expand medical isotope production.

March 28, 2024

Innovative yttrium-90 radioisotopes revolutionize liver cancer treatment

Yttrium-90 radioisotopes produced at the University of Missouri Research Reactor are extending and improving the lives of patients with liver cancer.

two scientists working with an electron microscope in a scientific lab

Jan. 30, 2024

Sparking innovation for research

A scanning electron microscope at the University of Missouri Research Reactor will enhance the facility’s investigative capabilities for materials research and discoveries.

Dec. 13, 2023

MU Health Care pilots breakthrough treatment for prostate cancer

Treatment uses radioisotopes produced in the University of Missouri Research Reactor.

Person loading a shipment into a delivery vehicle using a scissor lift at the end of a loading dock

Dec. 6, 2023

MU Research Reactor announces commercial shipments of breakthrough radioisotope for cancer treatment

The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is the only U.S. supplier of the radioisotope, produced using a propriety process developed at MURR.

NextGen MURR animation graphic of proposed new building

Nov. 7, 2023

Tiny atoms, big impact: How the MU Research Reactor is saving and improving lives in Missouri and around the globe

The NextGen MURR initiative will expand the University of Missouri’s capacity to produce medical isotopes that will be used in advanced cancer treatments for decades to come.

Oct. 2, 2023

University of Missouri breaks ground on addition to MU Research Reactor facility

The new $20 million, three-story addition to the existing MURR North Building will expand the facility’s production space and testing laboratories.

Sept. 28, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: MU hosts groundbreaking ceremony for addition to Research Reactor facility

Reactor operator retrieves a sample can from the reactor pool

July 13, 2023

University of Missouri Research Reactor continues to bolster domestic supply chain of critical radioisotopes

New production of iron and manganese radioisotopes creates domestic supply for researchers and Department of Energy.

July 13, 2023

Matt Sanford named executive director for University of Missouri’s Research Reactor

Sanford brings more than 30 years of experience to the role.