NextGen

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Jan. 12, 2021

Killing cancer by unleashing the body’s own immune system

University of Missouri scientists demonstrate a new bacteria-based strategy for turning the body’s own immune system against cancer.

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Dec. 14, 2020

NextGen Precision Health brings together researchers from across the UM System

A December 2020 project update from Richard Barohn, executive director of NextGen Precision Health.

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Nov. 19, 2020

Former UM System president gives $2 million to NextGen Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center at UMKC

Gift supports a collaborative effort between UMKC and MU housed in Kansas City.

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Oct. 9, 2020

Establishing Mizzou as a national leader in precision health

As executive vice chancellor for health affairs, Rick Barohn is using his talent for inspiring others to put Mizzou at the forefront of life-changing precision health advancements.

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Sep. 23, 2020

Leading the way

MU researcher Salman Hyder has spent a career battling breast cancer and mentoring the next generation of researchers.

Prescription bottles

Aug. 26, 2020

Placenta can indicate how body responds to opioids during pregnancy

MU scientists discover possible biological markers for identifying opioid use disorder.

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Aug. 25, 2020

Detecting pancreatic cancer at treatable stages

MU researchers identify novel RNAs that could serve as biomarkers for early disease detection.

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Aug. 6, 2020

MU School of Medicine hires new associate dean for informatics

Lemuel Russell Waitman will also serve as the director of medical information for the NextGen Precision Health Institute.

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July 27, 2020

Building the next generation

Student interns work side by side with construction professionals to help build the NextGen Precision Health Institute.

rendering of building

June 23, 2020

Video: The strength of partnership

Find out why major partners have chosen to lend their support and participation to the NextGen Precision Health Institute at Mizzou.

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