April 3, 2024
Sigma Eta Rho inducts 41 new members
Congratulations to 41 students who were inducted into the Sigma Eta Rho honor society March 13. Sigma Eta Rho a co-ed professional fraternity open to all College of Health Sciences students with a GPA of 3.3 or above. Members work to improve our community through service and philanthropy. Follow @musigmaetarho on Instagram to learn more. Mazie Meyr: Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Tatum Miller: Health Science Riley Lewis: Pre-Health Addy Lewis: Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Alayna Olender: Radiography Dalaini Bryant: Health Science Megan Frazer: Health Science Addison Banse: Health Science Emily Gatlin: Health Science Kenna Dooley: Health Science…
April 2, 2024
Breaking the silence on mental toll of health care
Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences students discussed how experiences in their programs and clinical placements can affect their mental health — and uncovered resources that can help.
April 1, 2024
Connie Brooks named executive director of Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment
Congratulations to Connie Brooks, clinical professor in the Department of Health Psychology, who has been named executive director of the MU Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment. Founded in 2005, the Thompson Center is dedicated to clinical service, research and training to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Brooks joined the Department of Health Psychology and the Thompson Center in 2015 and most recently served as director of the Missouri LEND program, TIPS for Kids, and a member of the Thompson Center executive leadership team. Read more about…
March 28, 2024
Occupational Therapy faculty receive Roster of Fellows Awards
Department of Occupational Therapy faculty members Tiffany Bolton, Whitney Henderson and Rachel Proffitt each received a Roster of Fellows Award from the American Occupational Therapy Association.
March 27, 2024
Faculty get $350,000 Transforming Academia for Equity research grant
A team of researchers with ties to the Mizzou College of Health Sciences have received a $350,000 Transforming Academia for Equity research grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
March 25, 2024
Iris Zachary appointed Fellow of AMIA
The Missouri Cancer Registry and Research Center director will be inducted this May during the AMIA 2024 Clinical Informatics Conference.
March 21, 2024
Grant to fund research into mental health, suicide of Black emerging adults
Study seeks to better understand and address how the social determinants that impede Black emerging adults' use of mental health services may contribute to increasing rates of suicide and suicidal ideation.
March 20, 2024
Scholarship fulfills international dreams for Health Science major
Nicole Morris, a junior from Rolla, Missouri, was one of six Mizzou students who were awarded the prestigious Gilman Scholarship through the U.S. Department of State.
March 18, 2024
From gridiron anguish to the cutting edge of cancer care
A high school football injury helped Broc Chitwood discover a passion for nuclear medicine, propelling him into a dynamic career at the forefront of cancer research.
March 18, 2024
Mizzou OT at AOTA Inspire Conference and Expo
The University of Missouri’s Occupational Therapy Department will be participating in the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Annual Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida from March 21-23, 2024. Connect with us at the conference during our presentations and at our expo booth. Details are below. Presentations From workshops and short courses to scientific research panels, our faculty, staff, and current students are sharing knowledge to help advance the profession. Thursday, March 21 9-11 a.m.OT’s Role in Technology-Enhanced Care Coordination ServiceRachel Proffitt, Ashley Roberts DulanyOCCC West Hall B1Session: Poster #1-3033 2:45 p.m.Sexual Harassment in OT: Protecting Our WorkforceRachel Proffitt, Bridget KrausOCCC Room W101 3-5…