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July 28, 2023

Laura Morett joining Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Dr. Morett’s research illuminates the cognitive and neurological mechanisms of the body’s impact on language processing, with a particular focus on hand gestures.

July 26, 2023

CHS researchers investigate consequences of weighing female patients during health care visits

University of Missouri study shows that weighing female patients at health care visits is associated with negative mental health.

Jollyn Tyryfter

July 25, 2023

Public health faculty member gets CDC funding for obesity research

University of Missouri Extension has received $768,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the first year of a five-year project to tackle high rates of obesity in 10 Missouri counties.

July 25, 2023

MU researchers discover longhorned ticks in Boone County for the first time

Researchers at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine have recently discovered invasive longhorned ticks in Boone County, Missouri, for the first time.

July 20, 2023

Mizzou OT faculty publish numerous textbooks

The University of Missouri's Department of Occupational Therapy is proud of its faculty authors. Here is a list of textbooks authored by our faculty.

July 14, 2023

Campers break the ice on life with a stutter

Mizzou students help Camp Iceberg attendees learn more about stuttering and how they can thrive with a speech impediment.

July 11, 2023

Missouri Cancer Registry joins Department of Public Health 

The move provides increased opportunities for collaboration between public health researchers, scientists and clinicians.

Rachel Proffitt

July 10, 2023

Rachel Proffitt elected to ACRM Board

The associate professor of occupational therapy at Mizzou will serve as secretary of the board starting in November.

Tyler Myroniuk

June 5, 2023

Myroniuk finds similarities in COVID-19 mortality rates between Canadian provinces, American states

Study can help inform public health strategies to combat future pandemics, infectious diseases.

May 17, 2023

Health Sciences recognizes 2023 award recipients

The Department of Health Sciences has revealed the winners of its 2023 awards, which acknowledge the achievements, character and commitment of DHS students, faculty and staff.