National Institutes of Health

MRI scan of a patient's brain

Oct. 2, 2025

Researcher awarded nearly $3 million to study how the brain repairs itself after a stroke

Mizzou Engineering professor Shinghua Ding is undertaking new research funded by a prestigious National Institutes of Health grant.

Mohammad Hossein Saberi and Xiangqun Zeng

Sep. 3, 2025

Mizzou at the forefront of using hydrogen energy safely

A new super-sensitive sensor created at Mizzou can quickly detect hydrogen gas, helping prevent accidents and protect the environment.

Xiaohua Liu poses in his lab

June 17, 2025

Mizzou Engineering researcher takes on tooth loss

A novel, bio-inspired treatment for periodontitis could help patients keep their natural teeth, avoiding painful and expensive implants.

Dec. 7, 2022

Mizzou Engineering researchers design new heart health wearable device

A team of Mizzou Engineering researchers are using a $2.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to help create a breathable material — with antibacterial and antiviral properties — to support the team’s ongoing development of a multifunctional, wearable heart monitor.

Aug. 22, 2022

Interdisciplinary team uses light as an innovative treatment to prevent tongue weakness in ALS

An interdisciplinary research team at Mizzou is investigating a novel treatment to prevent tongue muscle degeneration and preserve swallowing function in patients suffering from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

March 2, 2022

Engineer receives $2.3 million grant to investigate new disease

Professor Shinghua Ding has received a five-year, $2.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate a previously unknown disease.