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MU Policy Expert and Physician to Explain New National Health Care Reform Law
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MU Researchers Show Potential for New Cancer Detection and Therapy Method
Findings published today in one of the world's most prestigious scientific journals
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Carlos Perez-Mesa, MD, Lectureship in Medical Humanities
Features Subjects of Highly Praised Documentary Life. Support. Music.
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MD-PhD Student's Translational Research Recognized in National Competition
Gene therapy scientists offer hope to children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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Presentation to Span Decades of Discussion on End-of-Life Health Care Planning
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School of Medicine Educators to Present Insights and Innovations
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Match Day Marks Beginning of New Chapter for MU Medical Students
Announcement of residency placement ignites waves of emotion
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Proximity to Parks Plays a Part in Physical Fitness
Researcher will discuss how environment, city planning can help fight childhood and adult obesity
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MU Inorganic Chemistry Pioneer Honored for Outstanding Research Achievements
World's largest scientific society will recognize M. Frederick Hawthorne
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MEDIA ADVISORY: National Expert in Rural Health Workforce Studies To Discuss Rural Physician Shortage
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MU and Springfield Health Systems Exploring Plan to Produce More Missouri Physicians
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MU Education Program for Resident Physicians Receives Three-Year Accreditation
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MU Radiology Researcher Developing Drug for Patients with Oral Cancer
New grant supports efforts to weaken cancer cell resistance to therapy and prevent tumor growth
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New Literature in Health Care Program Emphasizes the Patient's Perspective
Monthly series seeks to spark discussion about ethical and cultural aspects of medicine
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MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Member to Explain Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
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MU Physician Presents Solutions to an Increasing Crisis in Primary Care in The New England Journal of Medicine
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Fleming Appointed Chair-Elect of Nation's Largest Medical Specialty Organization
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Ingram Appointed Senior Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
Acclaimed mentor will support student, faculty and alumni affairs in improving cultural competency
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MU Surgeon to Serve in Military Hospital Treating Soldiers With Combat Injuries
Stephen Barnes, MD, will return to Germany as part of the distinguished visiting surgeon program
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Quinn Awarded Fellowship to Develop Rural Health Leadership
MU-AHEC director will gain skills in health policy analysis and advocacy
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MU Biochemists Peer into Enzyme that Makes Bacteria Hazardous to Patients
New $1.04 million grant and large NMR spectrometer support chemical reaction research
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MU Physician Sharon Bachman Initiated as Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
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Stevermer Appointed Medical Education Director for MU-AHEC
Fulton family practitioner will lead rural physicians statewide in training medical students
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Donors Improve Learning Environment for Medical and Nursing Students
Jack and Shirley Wipfler finance the renovation of MU nursing school auditorium
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Prostate Cancer Treatment Using Nanotechnology Yields Promising Research Results
MU scientists publish unprecedented tumor reduction findings in international peer-reviewed journal
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MU Students First in Nation to Pilot New Quality Improvement and Safety Curriculum
Medical and nursing students collaborate to assess risks and prevent patients from falling
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Health Sciences Research Day Features a Record Number of Student Scientists
Event showcases newest and brightest stars, Spurgeon Award winner
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Dr. Robert Churchill Appointed New MU School of Medicine Dean
Hal Williamson, MD, vice chancellor for the University of Missouri Health System, issued the following statement Oct. 26, 2009.
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National Policy Influencers to Headline Seventh Annual Health Summit
Former Senate Majority Leader and U.S. Surgeon General give keynote addresses on policy and reform
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MU to Host National Meeting of the Microcirculatory Society
Scientists will discuss the latest research on the body's smallest blood vessels
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MU Center for Health Policy to Host Discussion on Health Care Reform
Event leads up to annual health policy summit featuring leading national experts
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MU Center for Health Ethics Invites Public to Fifth Annual Conference
Former chair of U.S. President's Council on Bioethics and others to discuss health access, pandemics and more
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MU School of Medicine Selects Nine Students as Bryant Scholars
College sophomores from rural areas are on track for early admission to medical school
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School of Medicine Hosts Physician Job Fair
Event encourages students, physicians to consider Missouri employment opportunities
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Medical Students Provide Care and Serve in Rural Communities Across the State
Community integration projects encourage students to identify needs outside the clinic
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MedZou Clinic Receives Susan G. Komen Grant to Offer Educational Outreach
MU student and faculty clinicians launch breast cancer prevention campaign
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In Memoriam: Thomas W. Burns, MD, 1924 to 2009
Services will be Aug. 29 in Columbia
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MU School of Medicine to Host Fall Conference for Underrepresented Medical Students
Student National Medical Association invites others from a 10-state region
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MU Radiopharmaceutical Sciences Institute Director Receives National Honor
Wynn Volkert is known for his achievements in radiotherapeutic drug invention
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MU Physician Alumnus Confirmed as Chief Medical Officer of Homeland Security
Garza will help lead nation's response to all major public health threats
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Obama Nominates MU Physician Alumnus as Chief Medical Officer of Homeland Security
Garza would help lead nation's response to all major public health threats
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Doctoral Student Gains National Recognition, Internship for Ovarian Cancer Research
Burkhalter focusing on treatment at Eli Lilly, while her research looks to prevent cancer's spread
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Telehealth Project Links Patients and Physicians with Interpreters of 25 Languages
Health care access will improve for Missouri patients who don't speak English
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MU Health Professions Summit Benefits Underrepresented Minority Students
Sisters of Charity high school students will participate in hands-on activities
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MU School of Medicine Commencement to Honor 89 Graduates
Sir John Oldham, a knighted primary care physician, expert in quality improvement, to deliver address
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New Medical Examiner Contract Expands MU Forensic Services
Pathology and anatomical sciences department serves 45 counties with addition of Springfield area
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MedZou Honored as University's Best New Organization
Caring for uninsured Boone County residents unites the multidisciplinary group
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Brown Picked as Regional Vice Chair for Association of American Medical Colleges
MU School of Medicine associate dean will serve a four-year term representing the central region
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Legacy Teachers Program Recognizes How Healing and Learning Go Hand-In-Hand
Program celebrates the important lessons patients and their families share with medical students
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MU Students Earn Top Honors in National Patient Safety Competition
CLARION case contest emphasizes teamwork to improve health care outcomes
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MU Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon Awarded Prestigious Fellowship
Della Rocca will travel to share research, learn from other experts
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Eight Physicians Receive 52nd Annual Alumni Awards
Leslie Miller, MD, class of 1974, Georgetown University cardiology chief, presented with top honor
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Researcher Awarded $1 Million to Bring Video Games to the Classroom
Educational game in development will focus on the science of drug addiction
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Record Number of Medical Students Choose to Stay at MU for Residencies
Students share excitement and emotion of National Match Day with family and friends
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Transformational Gift Creates Tom and Anne Smith MD-PhD Program
Financial assistance for dual-degree students will improve translational research for patients
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MU Professor Awarded for Melding Medical Informatics and Engineering
Pasupathy works to prevent medical errors by bridging the gap between two professions
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$13 Million Grant to Help with Early Intervention for People with Risky Substance Abuse Behavior
Change comes hard as the saying goes; however, changing a behavior before it is out of control is easier.
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Study Finds New Line of Defense in Constant Battle Against HIV
MU researcher helps discover a way to prevent the virus' ability to mutate
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Grant Supplies Startup Funding for Informatics Research Core Facility
New technological experts and data storage capacity will maximize experiments' potential.
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Department Leader Recruited as Chancellor's Chair of Excellence in Psychiatry
Lauriello is accomplished clinician, researcher, educator and administrator.
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State Awards Research Grant to Reduce Complications of Cardiac Treatment
Fay's research team works to prevent artery re-narrowing, enable healthier artery repair.
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World's Largest Scientific Society Appoints Professor as Fellow
Ravosa's colleagues appreciate the practical medical applications of his anthropological research.
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Researcher Decodes the Language of Memory Cells in Science Article
Teixeiro details an intracellular communication breakdown impacting vaccination, cancer research.
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White House Panel Features MU School of Medicine Mental Health Expert
Walker-Thoth selected for success with helping communities address substance abuse and related problems.
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Researcher Receives Award for Improving American Red Cross Operations
Discovery enhances efficiency by turning data into decision-making tool.
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Largest Medical Specialty Organization Recognizes Professor Emeritus
Walker honored by her peers for dedication to profession.
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Health Sciences Research Day Draws Record Number of Students
Event showcased newest and brightest stars, Spurgeon Award winners.
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New MU Study Indicates that Exercise Prevents Fatty Liver Disease
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Study Examines Substance Abuse, Mental Health Needs in Bosnian Community
Research project strives to address needs, provide connection to services.
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Scientist Clears Hurdles for Muscular Dystrophy Therapy
Dr. Donsheng Duan, associate professor of molecular microbiology and immunology, is a Margaret Proctor Mulligan Distinguished Research Professor.
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Award Recognizes Patient Care Innovations Created by MU and Cerner
Collaboration improves health information technology for patients with chronic illnesses.
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Health Sciences Research Day Draws Record Number of Students
Event showcased newest and brightest stars, Spurgeon Award winners.
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Timothy Fete Will Serve as New Chair of Child Health
Timothy Fete, MD, will serve as the new chair of the Department of Child Health and Children's Miracle Network Professor in Pediatrics at the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
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Protein Identified that Plays Role in Blood Flow
MU researchers use microscopic technology to get closer to understanding vascular diseases
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University announces new health sciences center; Dr. Harold Williamson named interim vice chancellor.
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William M. Crist, University of Missouri School of Medicine Hugh E. and Sarah D. Stephenson Dean, to serve as vice president for health affairs at the University of Arizona.
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Students Use YouTube to Promote Healthy Lifestyles
Hundreds of people view students' projects
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U.S. Could Face Shortage of 44,000 Primary Care Physicians by 2025
MU researcher calls for incentives to increase numbers of primary care practitioners
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Singular Vulnerability
Why some pathogens have little to fear from vaccines.
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Meniscal Mending
A breakthrough knee therapy moves out of the doghouse.
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Hawthorne Is 2009 Priestley Medalist
Boron chemist recognized for contributions to inorganic chemistry
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Mental Health Institute Director Receives American Psychological Association, Fulbright Awards
Dr. Danny Wedding recognized for outstanding contributions to his profession
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MU Names Department of Family and Community Medicine
Honors Dr. and Mrs. Curtis W. Long
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Gary A. Dyer, MD '66, 1939-2008
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Missouri Orthopaedic Institute construction begins
$52.5 million facility to provide patients with comprehensive, convenient care
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Clinical Support and Education Building Opens
$26.5 million project houses growing faculty, simulation center
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$1.1 million gift supports cancer research
Dr. and Mrs. Bukstein believe in MU's potential to help cancer patients of the future
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Building biochemistry bridges
Previously scattered molecular researchers now stick together.
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Fashionable fundraising
Runway show raises money for autism and helps Mizzou campaign top $900 million
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Mizzou, Iowa Researchers Take The First Step
Researchers take the 1st step to Creating Cystic Fibrosis Model using Pigs
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Nanotechnology researcher wins award
Kattesh Katti, PhD, to receive 'Outstanding Missourian' award.
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One small step for mice
Small steps for mice could lead to giant leaps for humans.
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