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2025 Biannual Report Available

Since our doors opened, NextGen Precision Health has been tackling the biggest health challenges facing Missourians. Get a glimpse of the new collaborations we’re forging, the community interest we’re building, and the new class of talented young scientists we’re fostering to ensure this initiative endures. Explore our progress at the link below.

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News & Updates

Articles, Research

David Arnold Lab Group Peering Through a Microscope

Mizzou’s Bench-to-Bedside Efforts Support a New Drug for a Neuromuscular Disorder with No Cure

The drug, ignaseclant, helped people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease in a clinical trial at Mizzou’s NextGen Precision Health building.

Articles, Research

Ai-Ling Lin in the NextGen Precision Health building

Researcher Earns $3.4 Million to Study Gut and Brain Health

Scientists are increasingly discovering that the health of your gut, also known as the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, may be closely connected with the health of your brain.

Articles, Research

Satya Rachagani and postdoctoral fellow Nagabhishek Sirpu Natesh in the lab.

Niclosamide Loaded Nanoparticles that Help Overcome Therapeutic Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer

Researchers at the University of Missouri have tested a promising new treatment approach for pancreatic cancer.
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Events

Discovery Series Wipawee Winuthayanon

NextGen Discovery Series – April 28, 2026 (Wipawee Winuthayanon)

"Rethinking Fertility: Why the Oviduct Matters," presented by Wipawee "Joy" Winuthayanon, PhD on April 28 at 12:00 p.m.

neurons in brain

Neuroscience Seminar: May 4, 2026

"TBD,” presented by Dave Arnold, MD, May 4 at 4pm

Mancy Tong Reproductive Health Seminar

Reproduction Science Seminar: May 6, 2026

"Signaling Pathways Important for Formation of the Ovarian Reserve," presented by Melissa E. Pepling, PhD, May 6 at 4pm
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Researchers

NextGen Precision Health investigators and their lab teams are dedicated to delivering the next generation of personalized health care solutions. They’ve been recruited from around the world to align their efforts across disciplines in pursuit of improved health outcomes for Missourians and beyond.

Meet the Researchers

World-class research spaces

The Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building accelerates innovations in precision health care for Missourians and the world.

About the building

NextGen Precision Health research building

A System of Strengths

Mizzou, the University of Missouri–Kansas City, Missouri University of Science and Technology and the University of Missouri–St. Louis each have unique research focuses and resources contributing to the NextGen Precision Health initiative. Working with University of Missouri Health Care, MU Extension and private partners, researchers are exploring precision health solutions for society's toughest diseases.

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