Research

photo of ophthalmologist treating a patient's eye

Aug. 5, 2020

Researchers discover predictor of laser treatment success in patients with glaucoma

A new study from the School of Medicine and MU Health Care provides insight into which glaucoma patients might benefit most from a noninvasive treatment.

looking out a windshield

Aug. 5, 2020

Study: Drivers experience four levels of attentive ‘gaze’ in response to alerts from pre-crash warning systems

Collision avoidance systems aren’t always tested in a real-world environment.

Aug. 4, 2020

Pandemic shows central banks may be better off working together

MU study provides evidence suggesting that countries using similar economic policies during an economic crisis is best for the global economy.

Clinicians and MU College of Engineering faculty are working together to create face shields that will work with PAPR systems.

July 31, 2020

Locally made shields protect MU Health Care workers

When an order of thousands of manufactured face shields didn’t arrive, a team at the College of Engineering stepped up to ensure Mizzou’s health care team was protected against coronavirus. 

Doctor cares for a young patient.

July 29, 2020

Research shows ibuprofen does not hinder bone fracture healing in children

A new study shows ibuprofen can be given in addition to acetaminophen as a safe and effective pain reliever.

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July 27, 2020

A ‘corny’ solution to help fight the spread of COVID-19

MU engineers create ethanol-based alcohol hand sanitizer for use during the coronavirus pandemic.

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July 27, 2020

MU School of Nursing programs assist more than 500 nursing homes statewide with COVID-19 response

Two support teams collaborated with community organizations to distribute thousands of face shields to nursing homes throughout Missouri.

radiology tube

July 23, 2020

Researcher receives grant to study predictor of asthma therapy success

Robert Thomen, PhD, recently received a nearly $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study a test that could predict whether a patient will respond to an innovative asthma treatment.

Laboratory for infectious disease research. Grey and brown building

July 22, 2020

Laboratory for infectious disease research turns focus to COVID-19

Mizzou researchers are using a sample of the virus that causes COVID-19 to explore possible therapeutic treatments, diagnostics, medical devices and vaccines.

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July 22, 2020

Improving the performance of unmanned aerial vehicles

Chanwoo Park’s research into advanced cooling technologies for unmanned aerial vehicles could help extend military mission capabilities.

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