NextGen

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.

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.

Researchers using the equipment in the Advanced Light Microscopy Core.

April 28, 2026

Mizzou advanced technology core facilities drive innovation and discovery

See how shared resources help faculty turn ideas into real-world solutions.

Researchers who study the flu posing.

April 22, 2026

At Mizzou’s influenza center, researchers are developing better flu treatments

The NextGen Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases is expanding to advance studies on how the virus spreads — and how to stop it.

Dave Arnold collaborating with others in a lab.

April 14, 2026

Mizzou’s bench-to-bedside efforts support a new drug for a neuromuscular disorder with no cure

The drug, ignaseclant, helped people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease in a clinical trial at Mizzou’s NextGen Precision Health building.

Columns on the quad.

April 6, 2026

Mizzou roaring with momentum after record $553 million in research expenditures

Breakthroughs in agriculture, health care, energy and technology fuel Mizzou’s research growth.

From left, Paul de Figueiredo, Roman Ganta and Wesley Warren

March 26, 2026

Three University of Missouri faculty honored as 2025 AAAS Fellows

The researchers are being recognized for their distinguished efforts in advancing various fields of science.

Smita Saxena in the NextGen building.

Feb. 26, 2026

Mizzou researcher applies novel delivery method to treat ALS symptoms

New therapy bypasses the blood-brain barrier to successfully deliver a neuroprotective molecule.

Oct. 28, 2025

University leaders and Korean alumni convene for 16th Harry S. Truman Conference

The Missouri delegation also toured leading engineering and energy facilities.

Dunpeng Cai posing.

Oct. 14, 2025

A potential game-changer: Mizzou researcher creating a new way to treat genetic disorders

With a grant from the American Heart Association, Mizzou’s cutting-edge RNA therapy will target Marfan syndrome.

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