Mizzou’s Cardiovascular Research Day showcased innovative research focused on improving heart health. The event provided students with opportunities to present their work, collaborate with other experts and explore new advancements in the field.
Procopio Gama de Barcellos Filho (left) presents his research titled, “Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) effects on the properties of GABAergic and non-GABAergic neurons within the nucleus tractus solitarii (nTS).”
Published 3/18/25
Story contact: Nicholas Childress, CVMMarCom@missouri.edu
Photos by Karen Clifford
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in the United States. At the University of Missouri, researchers and students are doing their part to change that. The 32nd annual Mizzou Cardiovascular Research Day recently brought together faculty and students to showcase groundbreaking research aimed at improving heart health.
The event provides a platform for students to present their work through poster presentations and flash talks. They also get hear, learn and collaborate with Mizzou’s leading cardiovascular scientists who are shaping the future of cardiovascular health. Beyond research, students used this opportunity to network and take steps toward future careers in the field.
Undergraduate Victor Chen reflected on the opportunity to present his research. “As an undergraduate, I don’t often get the chance to share my work,” Chen said. “Presenting in a setting that feels somewhat familiar, yet in front of a large and knowledgeable audience, is a valuable experience.”
Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Carie Boychuk, PhD, served as the College of Veterinary Medicine representative on the event’s planning committee. She said events like this that foster collaboration among researchers with different levels and areas of expertise are essential for groundbreaking discoveries.
“This event helps foster collaboration and provides opportunities for students to see the exciting new directions of investigators here at Mizzou,” said Boychuk “Leading-edge research often comes from two scientists — from seemingly disparate research interests — coming together to tackle a single problem. And this is a great way to encourage that.”
Through events like Cardiovascular Research Day, Mizzou continues to bring researchers one step closer to breakthroughs that could save lives.