Research
Living better lives
From early language development to aging in place, from health care technology to public health, our faculty conduct research to understand the complex systems that enable our bodies and our communities to thrive, and to develop treatments and solutions when those systems break down.
Because such complex and multi-faceted work requires sophisticated, interdisciplinary approaches, our faculty collaborate with colleagues from nearly every other college at MU as well as with community organizations where they can have a direct and immediate impact.
Research by department
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- Department of Health Sciences chevron_right
- Department of Occupational Therapy chevron_right
- Department of Physical Therapy chevron_right
- Department of Public Health chevron_right
- Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences chevron_right
- School of Social Work chevron_right
Undergraduate research
Students can collaborate with faculty in the College of Health Sciences and across campus on a variety of research projects. You may present posters and co-publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
Undergrad research at Mizzou Student guide to research, fellowships and graduate study
Graduate research
Graduate students frequently partner with faculty on research that results in presentations and publication.
PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Science faculty Student guide to research, fellowships and graduate study
Research news
Oct. 3, 2025
App gamifies healthy habits to combat adolescent obesity
Crystal Lim’s interim study looked at whether adolescent-parent pairs would use the app together in a buddy system to improve their health.
Oct. 2, 2025
Taking the guesswork out of concussion assessments
The Mizzou Point-of-Care Assessment System is a portable device that uses machine learning to spot possible concussions through walking, balance and reaction-time tests.
Aug. 20, 2025
Health science major conducts research that could improve joint disease treatments
Cole Stevens, a senior health science major, led his own research project this summer as part of the Cherng Summer Scholars program.
For faculty
The Office of Research assists College of Health Sciences faculty seeking internal and external project funding. The team facilitates research within and across our departments as well as faculty participation in interdisciplinary research across the university community.