News & Updates
Articles, Research
Xiaohua Liu Elected to AIMBE College of Fellows
The NextGen investigator and his College of Engineering colleague Henry Wan have been elected to the 2024 College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), representing the top 2% of medical and biological engineers in the country.
Articles, Research
Revealing the Weakest Link: Leading Neuroscientist Finds Home at NextGen Precision Health
From dissecting neuronal circuits to working on cures for the world’s most prolific neurogenerative diseases, Smita Saxena’s expertise runs the biomedical gamut.
Articles, Research
Too Much of a Good Thing: Overconsuming Protein Can Be Bad for Your Health
Researchers have uncovered how consuming dietary protein in excess of the recommended daily allowance triggers signals at the cellular level that result in adverse cardiovascular and metabolic health effects.
Events
NextGen Precision Health & Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Science Seminar – April 18, 2024
"Advanced Genomics and Informatics for Personalized Cancer Treatment,” presented by Dr. Obi Griffith, April 18
NextGen Clinical Trial Investigator Training - Session 3, April 24
Interdisciplinary Reproduction & Health Group Science Seminar – May 1, 2024
"Cell Fate Decisions in Sex Duct Development," presented by Dr. Fei Zhao, May 1
We all know someone who is affected by aggressive and deadly disease like cancer and heart failure. Although we have made strides toward treatments, these relentless conditions continue to devastate lives here in Missouri and around the globe. This is the time to do more.
Discovery Series
The NextGen Precision Health Discovery Series is a monthly seminar that provides learning opportunities for UM System faculty and staff across disciplines, the statewide community and our other partners. All are welcome to join the discussion to learn about the scope of precision health research and identify potential collaborative opportunities.
What is Precision Health?
Precision health develops interventions for individuals and populations to improve health outcomes. By basing medical approaches on individualized factors, such as genetics, environment and lifestyle — rather than using a traditional one-size-fits-all approach — precision health improves diagnosis, treatment and patient care more than ever before.
A System of Strengths
Mizzou, UMKC, Missouri S&T and UMSL each have unique research focuses and resources to contribute to the NextGen effort. We are investing in systemwide interconnectivity between researchers and clinicians at our four universities to build a network of precision health partnerships that extends across the state and makes real impact on the nation and beyond.
World-class research spaces
The Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building accelerates innovations in precision health care for Missourians and the world.