Nov. 7, 2023
Tiny atoms, big impact: How the MU Research Reactor is saving and improving lives in Missouri and around the globe
NextGen MURR initiative will expand the University of Missouri’s capacity to produce medical isotopes that will be used in advanced cancer treatments for decades to come.
Oct. 3, 2023
University of Missouri breaks ground on addition to MU Research Reactor facility
The new $20 million, three-story addition to the existing MURR North Building will expand the facility’s production space and testing laboratories.
July 17, 2023
University of Missouri Research Reactor continues to bolster domestic supply chain of critical radioisotopes
New production of iron and manganese radioisotopes creates domestic supply for researchers and Department of Energy.
June 23, 2023
MU Research Reactor announces FDA submission for new radioisotope process for cancer therapy
If approved, the new proprietary no-carrier-added lutetium-177 process will expand MURR’s production of cutting-edge radioisotopes used in lifesaving cancer treatments.
March 23, 2023
University of Missouri announces initiative for NextGen MURR, a new research reactor to improve and save lives through advanced nuclear medicines
Request for Qualification/Request for Proposal is the first step for NextGen MURR as MU looks to expand its capabilities in medical radioisotope development.
March 22, 2023
Copper artifacts unearth new cultural connections in southern Africa
A University of Missouri researcher and colleagues use geochemical analyses on copper objects to reveal centuries of previously unknown connections within the region.
Feb. 17, 2023
Radioligand therapy, a ‘game-changer’ for cancer treatment
Radioligand therapy is featured on CNBC.com
Oct. 19, 2022
A smoky solution — for plants
After MU researchers started examining the impact of smoke on plant growth after a wildfire, their surprising discovery could one day lead to new farming practices.
Oct. 12, 2022
At the forefront of nuclear medicine
For decades, MU has been a leader in developing lifesaving cancer treatments and is now set to play an integral role in an ongoing radiopharmaceutical renaissance.
Oct. 12, 2022
A chance at ‘upcycling’ life
A mid-Missouri woman benefits from the power of advancements in science and medicine harnessed at the University of Missouri.