NextGen

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.

Researchers working in a lab at the NextGen Precision Health building.

Oct. 9, 2025

Can a keto diet help protect brain energy?

Mizzou researchers found that switching to a high-fat, low-carb diet may improve brain health for those with increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Bret Ulery and Shwetha Ramachandra

Sep. 29, 2025

The future of spine surgery: healing backs without screws or metal implants

With NIH funding, University of Missouri researchers are pioneering biological alternatives that could someday help the body heal itself.

Xiaohua Liu in front of lab equipment.

July 9, 2025

Mizzou engineering researcher takes on tooth loss

A novel, bio-inspired treatment for periodontitis could help patients keep their natural teeth, avoiding painful and expensive implants.

April 24, 2025

A strong defense

Researchers boost the body’s natural resistance to DNA damage — and may improve reproductive health in the process.

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