Research

A view of the poster presentations from CVM Research Day

May 7, 2026

2026 CVM Research Day award winners announced

CVM Research Day awards recognize outstanding research presentations by students, interns, residents and postdoctoral fellows in Mizzou’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

Sandy Saunders, PhD, and Yoko Wang, PhD

April 23, 2026

Sandy Saunders and Yoko Wang receive American Heart Association Career Development Awards

The award provides critical funding and reflects a rigorous peer-review process evaluating both scientific merit and long-term potential.

Elizabeth Fiechter and Samantha Norris

March 10, 2026

Elizabeth Fiechter and Samantha Norris win awards at the AALAS National Meeting

CVM Comparative Medicine residents brought home top awards for their presentations.

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.

Frank Booth, PhD

March 5, 2026

Moving research forward one step at a time

This Mizzou Giving Day, learn how Frank Booth’s generosity is helping the next generation of scientists keep research, and themselves, moving.

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.

Kamlendra Singh

Jan. 21, 2026

Spotting skin cancer sooner with the help of artificial intelligence

Mizzou researcher is proving that AI can accurately detect melanoma.

VMDL Rabies One Health Lab

Jan. 16, 2026

VMDL One Health-Rabies Laboratory earns CDC approval

The University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s One Health-Rabies Laboratory earns CDC approval, joining a group of internationally recognized facilities authorized to perform rabies serology testing.

Samantha Crist

Nov. 18, 2025

Samantha Crist earns Edward L. Gillette Memorial Award for outstanding research poster presentation

The Veterinary Cancer Society honored Crist for research that advances understanding of how chemotherapy affects dogs and humans differently.

Jeffery Boychuk

Oct. 30, 2025

Rewiring stroke recovery

Jeffery Boychuk studies how the brain remaps after stroke, turning neuroscientific discoveries into treatments that help patients recover. At Mizzou, he blends research, collaboration and mentorship to make real-world impact.