NextGen Precision Health

Henry Wan

Oct. 26, 2026

Why do some people spread the flu while others avoid infection? Mizzou researchers investigate

Backed by a $19 million NIH P01 grant, Mizzou scientists are studying how influenza spreads, with the goal of developing better ways to prevent infections.

Jianlin Cheng speaks into a microphone at a podium with an audience seated in front.

Oct. 21, 2026

Breaking down silos to solve complex problems

For five years, NextGen Precision Health has been home to a growing interdisciplinary community of researchers collaborating on big challenges.

Exterior of NextGen building

Oct. 18, 2026

NextGen, designed to transform the future of health

See how Mizzou scientists are turning discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease.

Jianlin

Sep. 8, 2026

Researchers chart new course for AI-powered discoveries

An emerging form of artificial intelligence could give scientists a clearer view of how living systems change over time and accelerate the pace of medical discoveries.

Marisa Chrysochoou, Zheng Yan, Jennifer Fiegel

March 23, 2026

Yan’s research recognized at campus and national level

The Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity in Physical and Mathematical Sciences comes on the heels of a $2.3m NIH award.

Mahdi Pourmirzaei and Alex Morehead

Feb. 26, 2026

Mizzou researchers crack the code of protein geometry

Tech company NVIDIA powered the development of an AI tool that will enable scientists to efficiently design bespoke proteins for pharmaceuticals and materials.

Hands holding a metal medical device

Oct. 21, 2025

Mizzou adds additive manufacturing printer to its toolbox

A significant step forward in advanced manufacturing and material science, the technology will be an asset for campus researchers and local industries.

Shwetha Ramachandra and Bret Ulery

Sep. 28, 2025

Healing backs without screws or metal implants

With NIH funding, University of Missouri researchers are pioneering biological alternatives that could someday help the body heal itself.

A nurse preparing older woman for a hospital CT scan.

June 26, 2025

Showing a better heartbeat

An AI-assisted model developed by Mizzou researchers allows doctors to better observe the heart and how it beats, contracts and pumps.

Xiaohua Liu poses in his lab

June 16, 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.