Nov. 21, 2024
Researcher exploring shape’s role in language cognition, development
Caroline Larson will explore how different languages around the world use shapes in words, how our understanding of shapes connects with language, and why some children struggle with this connection.
Nov. 20, 2024
Christine Woods wins Progress in Health Care Award
Nov. 18, 2024
Jennifer First joins GeoCAFÉ Scholars program
Jennifer First has joined the GeoCAFÉ Scholars program. GeoCAFÉ brings together university faculty from geosciences and health sciences to study climate-related health issues.
Nov. 13, 2024
Occupational therapy alum, faculty make gaming more accessible
New gaming technology offers students with disabilities a chance to game more comfortably.
Nov. 12, 2024
Greg Cox named AI Faculty Fellow
Greg Cox, an assistant teaching professor with the Departments of Health Sciences and Physical Therapy, was recently named an AI Faculty Fellow by the Provost’s Office.
Nov. 11, 2024
Aaron Thompson honored with 2024 Faculty and Alumni Award
Thompson is the director of the School of Social Work in the College of Health Sciences and associate director of the Missouri Prevention Science Institute.
Oct. 29, 2024
Estate gift will establish faculty scholar in School of Social Work
Marjorie Sable has made an estate gift of $250,000 to the College of Health Sciences to establish a position designed to advance research and education in social work at Mizzou.
Oct. 23, 2024
NIH grant aims to curb cognitive difficulties for breast cancer survivors
Anna Boone awarded $400,000 in National Institutes of Health funds to address cognitive difficulties in women who have undergone breast cancer treatment.
Oct. 21, 2024
Enid Schatz joins HIV-focused commission
Enid Schatz, professor of Public Health and associate dean of the University of Missouri Graduate School, is part of the Lancet HIV Commission on Aging and HIV, an initiative led by Amy Justice from Yale University and Keri Althoff from Johns Hopkins University. The Commission is dedicated to crafting actionable recommendations to improve both the quality and lifespan of individuals aging with HIV worldwide, while also addressing disparities within this growing population. Schatz is a member of working group two of five, focusing on the unique prevention, screening and diagnostic challenges faced by older adults living with HIV.
Oct. 15, 2024
Julie Kapp appointed chair of Department of Public Health
Kapp has served as interim chair of the public health department since August, when outgoing chair Brian Houston accepted the position of associate provost for academic programs at MU.