Research

rendering of the next gen precision health building

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.

This illustration of red blood cells shows cells infected with the malaria parasite.

Dec. 10, 2020

Mizzou engineers develop smarter way to diagnose malaria

Two-step approach will use deep learning to more accurately and efficiently diagnose the disease.

a skelton

Dec. 9, 2020

A new evolutionary clue

University of Missouri researcher adds to timeline of human evolution by studying an island fox.

This is a picture of the Arecibo radio telescope.

Dec. 8, 2020

Demise of Arecibo telescope marks sad end of an era, says MU professor

Atmospheric science professor Anthony Lupo breaks down the significance of the world-famous radio telescope.

examples of stories that study participants read

Dec. 3, 2020

Explaining science — visually

University of Missouri journalism researchers find infographics can help journalists communicate complex science-based health news.

woman at a computer

Dec. 3, 2020

PRIME lab adjusts to continue researching during pandemic

University of Missouri’s journalism research lab measures a person’s mental and bodily responses to media messaging.

This is a picture of holding hands. Source: Shutterstock

Dec. 1, 2020

Engaging family caregivers key to coordinated home health care

MU researcher identifies resources to support overburdened family caregivers

Small wireless sensors, similar to a wearable commercial fitness device, gather data on limb and prosthesis use in hand amputees.

Nov. 30, 2020

Personalizing recovery from ‘lost’ limbs

MU researcher awarded $1.5 million grant from Department of Defense to gather real-life data on limb function.

headshots of Dongsheng Duan, Shibu Jose and Paula McSteen

Nov. 24, 2020

Three MU faculty named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

nextgen building concept art

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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