MURR

President Choi at podium

Sep. 4, 2025

University of Missouri continues to grow cancer-fighting drug production

Two new additions to the University of Missouri Research Reactor will streamline operations and greatly increase the number of cancer-fighting drug doses for patient care.  

Rendering of buliding

Aug. 11, 2025

DOE, the State of Missouri and Mizzou collaborate to address strategic radioisotopes in short supply

A new grant from the Department of Energy’s Office of Isotope R&D and Production, within the Office of Science, will help establish the Radioisotope Science Center to advance research, production, processing and distribution of nationally strategic radioisotopes in limited supply.

July 24, 2025

Photo gallery: Mizzou Athletics leaders tour MURR

Head coaches gain a better understanding of how radioisotopes help save lives.

Heather Hennkens

July 22, 2025

Mizzou scientists work to boost lifesaving cancer treatments

A federal grant from the U.S. Department of Energy supports researchers exploring Terbium-161 — a promising new tool in the fight against cancer.

Audience applause for award winners

May 22, 2025

Mizzou employees honored during Staff Recognition Week

Staff members were recognized for their commitment and dedication to the university.

People in suits with signed documents

April 16, 2025

Mizzou signs agreement for first phase of new research reactor

New state-of-the-art nuclear facility will expand lifesaving cancer treatment and fuel U.S. innovation in nuclear science.

Craig Piercy

April 3, 2025

Photo gallery: American Nuclear Society leader visits Mizzou, helps celebrate MURR ribbon cutting

Craig Piercy spoke during the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series this week. See photos from his time on campus.

MURR leadership cuts ribbon

April 2, 2025

University of Missouri opens addition to MU Research Reactor facility

The $20 million, three-story addition to the existing MURR North Building offers new opportunities for industry collaboration and advances in nuclear science.

Craig Piercy

March 26, 2025

MEDIA ADVISORY: Mizzou hosts President’s Distinguished Lecture, ribbon-cutting ceremony for addition to research reactor facility

Members of the media may register to attend one or both.

Campus buildings with text: Groundbreaking research

March 19, 2025

Mizzou’s research exceeds $500 million

Historic research activity fuels innovation in agriculture, artificial intelligence, medicine and more.

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