Mizzou School of Medicine

The Mizzou School of Medicine’s mission is to save and improve lives - through exemplary education, research and patient care.

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Taylor Kelty, PhD, a research assistant professor at NextGen Precision Health, was recently honored with a K99/R00 grant from @NIH.

His research is seeking to find new metabolic approaches to prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease.

Learn more: ➡️ https://t.co/11lFO3GlPY

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Dr. Emma Teixeiro, professor of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the #Mizzou School of Medicine, received a $2.8 million grant from @NIH to study why immune cells in the lungs don’t ‘remember’ respiratory illnesses for long.

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Research led by Dr. Ai-Ling Lin, professor of Radiology at the #Mizzou School of Medicine, is offering hope for those who are at significantly higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life.

Learn more via Show Me Mizzou: ➡️ https://t.co/7LuLHUKfpc

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The #Mizzou School of Medicine recently hosted its annual Physicians Alumni Weekend!

Each year, the event honors alumni for their exemplary achievements, contributions to the field of medicine & support of the medical school.

Learn more: ➡️ https://t.co/JNOA6MQNKr

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Five years ago, the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building opened at #Mizzou.

Researchers from the School of Medicine continue to discover ways to improve the lives of Missourians and people worldwide.

Learn more via Show Me Mizzou: ➡️ https://t.co/jl5mA699rW

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Led by R. Scott Rector, PhD, associate dean for Basic Sciences and Research Infrastructure at the #Mizzou School of Medicine, research suggests that exercise rewires liver metabolism differently based on sex.

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Happy 5-year anniversary to the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health Building! 👏

The #Mizzou School of Medicine is proud to be a part of research happening across disciplines & under one roof, with scientists, clinicians & industry partners working together to improve lives.

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Five years ago, the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health Building opened with an ambitious promise: speed the journey from lab-bench discoveries to treatments that could improve — and save — lives.

Read more about how #Mizzou is living up to that promise ➡️ https://t.co/gXmMLkzxkG

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CONGRATS to representatives from the #Mizzou School of Medicine who received promotions and/or tenure in the 2025-26 academic year.

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Dr. Jacqueline Limberg & Dr. Jaume Padilla, professors of Nutrition & Exercise Physiology at the #Mizzou School of Medicine, received a near $4 million grant from the @NIH to better understand insulin delivery mechanisms.

Learn more via @cafnr: ➡️ https://t.co/5lXoWxKhtg

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Researchers from the #Mizzou School of Medicine are developing an AI tool that reveals hidden clues in the gut microbiome.

Learn more via Show Me Mizzou: ➡️ https://t.co/2vT2SiTPOH

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Dr. Chetan Aware was recently selected for a coveted @AHAScience Postdoctoral Fellowship, spearheading his research and training at the #Mizzou School of Medicine & NextGen Precision Health under the mentorship of Dr. Ai-Ling Lin.

Learn more: ➡️ https://t.co/NiVhpTFJpJ

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Led by W. David Arnold, professor in the #Mizzou School of Medicine & executive director of the NextGen Precision Health initiative, researchers made a discovery that can help preserve muscle strength for older adults.

Learn more via Show Me Mizzou: ➡️ https://t.co/AA6cAoUmaN

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Hosted by Dr. Sam Simms ’92 & Dr. Frank DiVincenzo ’92 & the Rx Create medical student organization, 80+ members of the #Mizzou School of Medicine community recently enjoyed the first-ever Mizzou Med Talent Show!

The event raised more than $700 in donations to @TheFoodBankMO!

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Research led by Dr. Mary Beth Bernardin, associate professor of Emergency Medicine & Pediatrics at the #Mizzou School of Medicine, is looking to enhance training & equipping existing EDs so they're prepared to treat pediatric patients.

Learn more: ➡️ https://t.co/pOwgTuasIc

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Ai-Ling Lin, PhD, professor of Radiology at the #Mizzou School of Medicine, recently received a 2026 Distinguished Investigator Award from the @AcadRad

CONGRATS, Dr. Lin!

Learn more: ➡️ https://t.co/7lG4Vf4b9b

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Led by Adnan Qureshi, MD, professor of clinical neurology at the #Mizzou School of Medicine, researchers are giving physicians clearer guidance for treating patients after a mini stroke.

Learn more via Show Me Mizzou: ➡️ https://t.co/14z2W1M7Wc

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With the launch of the Center for Translational Neurogenetics, #Mizzou is creating a pathway for families facing rare diseases to receive faster answers, better care and ultimately more effective treatments.

Learn more: ➡️ https://t.co/DaIY5IaPyx

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CONGRATS to Laine Young-Walker, MD, chair of the #Mizzou School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, who was recently among the recipients of the 2026 @AAMCtoday Presidential Awards!

Learn more: ➡️ https://t.co/ofFUs3owzq

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Led by senior author Michael Petris, PhD, professor of Biochemistry in the #Mizzou School of Medicine, researchers have discovered a new way to harness one of the body’s natural defenses: copper

Learn more via Show Me Mizzou: ➡️ https://t.co/H4C1dAV8cj

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While pursuing his degree at the #Mizzou School of Medicine, M3 Brennan Spellman has continued to challenge himself outside the classroom.

He recently turned his focus to cycling and successfully finished an 118-mile event in Colorado.

Learn more: ➡️ https://t.co/BAUsnnk8B4