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A doctor practices dosing on a delivery device for microspheres

Feb. 9, 2026

University of Missouri conducts first in-person clinical trial for nuclear medicine breakthrough device

The clinical trial marks the latest human trial at Mizzou involving radioisotopes to treat cancer.

The outside of the Molecular Imaging and Theranostics Center

Jan. 26, 2026

Investigating sickle cell disease with SNMMI grant

A new imaging agent may reveal the causes of pain in sickle cell disease.

scientist work on the Grazing Angle Neutron Scattering Reflectometer (GANS)

Jan. 7, 2026

Polarized Neutron Beam back at MURR after three decades

Leaders from the University of Missouri and the Korean Alumni Association pose for a group photo

Oct. 28, 2025

University leaders and Korean alumni convene for 16th Harry S. Truman Conference

The Missouri delegation also toured leading engineering and energy facilities.

Truman the Tiger points to the crowd

Sep. 4, 2025

University of Missouri continues to grow cancer-fighting drug production

Two new additions to the University of Missouri Research Reactor will streamline operations and greatly increase the number of cancer-fighting drug doses for patient care.

Artist rendering of the Radioisotope Science Center at Discovery Ridge in Columbia, Missouri.

Aug. 11, 2025

DOE, the state of Missouri and Mizzou collaborate to address strategic radioisotopes in short supply

A new grant from the Department of Energy’s Office of Isotope R&D and Production, within the Office of Science, will help establish the Radioisotope Science Center to advance research, development, production, processing and distribution of nationally strategic radioisotopes in limited supply.

A group of interns stand around the University of Missouri of Missouri Research Reactor pool

Aug. 3, 2025

Building the Future of Nuclear: The First NSCA Cohort at MURR

The 8-week Nuclear Science Career Academy internship experience provides students with hands-on exposure, mentorship and professional development in the nuclear science field. 

Heather Hennkens

July 22, 2025

Mizzou scientists work to boost lifesaving cancer treatments

A federal grant from the U.S. Department of Energy supports researchers exploring Terbium-161 — a promising new tool in the fight against cancer.

Logo of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

July 3, 2025

Emeritus MURR researcher recognized with SNMMI award

For the second year in a row, a MURR research is recognized by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.

signers display a signed agreement.

April 16, 2025

Mizzou signs agreement for first phase of new research reactor

New state-of-the-art nuclear facility will expand lifesaving cancer treatment and fuel U.S. innovation in nuclear science.