Jan. 24, 2025
Research explores why some communities were vulnerable during Hurricane Helene
Jennifer First will examine how mountain and inland communities received, understood and acted on flood warnings.
Nov. 26, 2024
Kate Trout wins New Investigator Research Award
The Marjorie Bowman and Robert Choplin New Investigator Award honors outstanding contributions by a new primary care investigator. This international recognition highlights Kate Trout’s independent scholarship and the cumulative impact of her work.
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. 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. 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.
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. 10, 2024
Motion Analysis Center among Mizzou’s techiest tools
From virtual reality to robots, Tigers have access to the latest technology across campus. Check out 16 locations, tools and devices that will level up your college experience.
Oct. 9, 2024
Rachel Proffitt uses technology to better health care
Occupational Therapy faculty member uses novel technologies for post-stroke and post-traumatic brain injury rehabilitation among older adults.
Sep. 25, 2024
Workshops designed to help students get into research
By Rebecca Spezzano College of Health Sciences students interested in building their skills as researchers are in luck, as a series of virtual workshops this fall can help them work toward Student Training for Advancing Research (S.T.A.R.) certification. The S.T.A.R. program was created by the Mizzou Office of Undergraduate Research. To earn the credential, students must complete five or more qualifying workshops. While these workshops will take place via Zoom, the College of Health Sciences is hosting a series of in-person livestream sessions in 108 Clark Hall for participants who would prefer some extra camaraderie — and free snacks. The first…