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The University of Missouri Research Reactor

Aug. 12, 2019

MU Announces Investment in Radiopharmacology Core

MU announces funding for a new Radiopharmacology Core, a partnership between MURR®, the School of Medicine, and the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Arts & Science.

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July 29, 2019

Archaeometry Lab at MURR® receives funding from National Science Foundation

MURR's Archaeometry Laboratory has received a new grant from the NSF.

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July 10, 2019

MURR® is featured on SNMMI-TV at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting

A video featuring MURR® was broadcast at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting.

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May 9, 2019

MU reactor plays important role in nuclear medicine advancements

A featured article about MURR® in the Columbia Missourian.

April 29, 2019

Revelations about radioactive zirconium forge a new path in research about the universe

Findings from MU study could hint at a wealth of neglected potential in radioactive chemical isotopes.

Nov. 8, 2018

For First Time in 30 years, Critical Medical Radioisotope Has Domestic Supplier

MURR® recently shipped its first batch of I-131, making it the only supplier of I‑131 in the United States and the first U.S. supplier since the 1980s.

Jan. 5, 2017

MURR® Receives New 20-year Operating License from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

MURR® has received a new 20-year operating license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

Nov. 18, 2013

MURR Working to Stabilize Supply of Cancer Drugs

Due to unexpected interruptions at international reactors, MURR® will change maintenance schedule to maintain drug supply for the nation