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Kevin and Joni Lunceford in front of the PET-CT scanner.

April 20, 2026

Finding answers through imaging

At Mizzou’s Veterinary Health Center, one of the most comprehensive veterinary imaging suites in Missouri and the region, radiology team members Joni and Kevin Lunceford use advanced technology to uncover what others can’t. Their work, supported by collaboration across campus, helps care teams make faster, more accurate decisions when they matter most.

A woman in scrubs holding a cat

April 16, 2026

10 tips for applying to veterinary school

What does it take to get into vet school? Mizzou experts share 10 tips to help you build a competitive application.

wide shot of the room full of people

April 13, 2026

Photo gallery: 2026 Gentle Doctor Benefit

The 39th annual Gentle Doctor Benefit took place April 11, 2025. See photos from this year’s event.

Lauren Delaney sitting down

April 13, 2026

Decoding animal health

Lauren Delaney serves as the bridge between veterinarians and the expertise of Mizzou’s Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, helping solve complex cases and protect animal health across Missouri and beyond.

Cooper

March 19, 2026

Specialized surgery, smoother recovery

Through early detection and collaborative expertise, Cooper became a candidate an advanced surgical option not widely available in the region.

Daniel Davis, phd

March 9, 2026

How one researcher is pushing rare disease science forward

Daniel Davis is advancing rare neurological disease research by developing patient-driven genetic models and therapies that bring hope and progress to communities often left behind.

Annabelle Burnum

Feb. 18, 2026

Where curiosity leads to diagnosis

Mizzou’s state-of-the-art Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is built for discovery — a place where future veterinarians learn to investigate, analyze and uncover answers. For faculty member Annabelle Burnum, it’s the ideal environment to teach students how to read clues, recognize patterns and build a diagnosis one piece of evidence at a time.

Caroline the dog

Feb. 16, 2026

Minimally invasive surgery, maximum impact

Caroline, an 11-year-old dog from the Kansas City area, was referred to the Mizzou College of Veterinary Medicine after a mass was discovered in her chest. Her treatment illustrates the role of advanced surgical care paired with compassionate support for families.

Leaders from the University of Missouri, MU Health Care, the School of Medicine and ABK Biomedical celebrate the first clinical trial using a leading-edge therapy manufactured at MURR.

Feb. 10, 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.

Dan Cook at Foremost Dairy farm

Feb. 5, 2026

Where food safety meets veterinary medicine

After nearly a decade in the food safety and regulatory field, Dan Cook returned to the classroom to pursue veterinary medicine, a decision shaped by experience, responsibility and a sense that his work was not yet finished. Drawing on his USDA background, the soon-to-be graduate is preparing for a career that blends animal health, public service and food system oversight.