NextGen

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Aug. 23, 2021

NextGen talent

A new approach to hiring marshals multiple researchers around real-world problems.

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Aug. 23, 2021

The genetics of time travel

Wesley Warren is mapping the genomes of animals to learn how DNA has evolved over time and between species.

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Aug. 11, 2021

NextGen researchers profile: Haval Shirwan and Esma Yolcu

Husband-wife duo Haval Shirwan and Esma Yolcu are harnessing the immune system to fight disease.

Jaume Padilla, Camila Manrique-Acevedo and Luis Martinez-Lemus.

July 30, 2021

Researchers receive more than $6 million to study diabetes-related cardiovascular disease

Two grants will focus on creating new interventions to minimize the impact of diabetes on the vascular system.

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July 28, 2021

‘Dark matter’ in cat genomes may shed light on human disease

MU researchers find cat genome resembles human genome more closely than nearly all other mammals.

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July 26, 2021

Research with heart

MU researcher Craig Emter is looking for how to best prescribe exercise to treat heart failure patients.

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June 29, 2021

NextGen offers new possibilities for MU researchers addressing health disparities

Faculty from the MU School of Health Professions are using big data to tackle systemic health disparities. NextGen Precision Health will have the resources needed to strengthen and streamline their work.

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May 25, 2021

NextGen researcher profile: Russ Waitman

NextGen Precision Health’s director of medical informatics is using data to help accelerate research and improve health care for millions of people.

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May 12, 2021

Breakthrough could lead to early detection of pregnancy complications

MU researchers studied fluid secreted in a uterine model that could one day stave off complications such as miscarriage or birth defects.

May 5, 2021

Key contributor to NextGen

A&S special section: The College of Arts and Science will play a lead role in NextGen Precision Health.

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