Research

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Dec. 3, 2020

Explaining science — visually

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

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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.

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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.

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Nov. 24, 2020

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

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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.

Heather Hennkens

Nov. 19, 2020

Play action

In the lab and on the field, Heather Hennkens plays for keeps.

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Nov. 18, 2020

UM System announces strategic investments to advance humanities, fine arts, social and behavioral sciences research initiatives at MU

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Nov. 18, 2020

MU research project to study COVID-19 immunity

Blood draws will detect COVID-19 antibody presence over time.

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Nov. 18, 2020

MU researcher joins interdisciplinary team working to restore organ function

Research aims to restore bladder function to those who suffer from urinary incontinence.

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