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Clinical Research Center Opens

Comprehensive facility supports clinical
and translational scientists across MU in
developing new treatments and devices

Attacking HIV's Final Defenses

With a $3.4 million grant, MU is leading a
team of HIV researchers who are finding
new pathways for shutting down the virus

Better Combat Care

MU's surgery department is awarded a
$5.3 million grant to improve military medical training by using clinical simulation technology

MU Ranked Among Top Schools For Training in Family Medicine

Family medicine program among 12 tapped for special recognition by national academy

Ninety-Eight New Physicians
Graduate From MU Medical School

Many of the graduates will stay in state for residency and train in primary care

Students Earn Fourth Win for MU in National Patient Safety Competition

MU wins CLARION case contest, which challenges teams to improve care outcomes

Research Shows Binge Drinking Could Leave Lasting Damage

Overconsumption creates a different kind of liver damage that affects key organ functions

Destroyed by Tornado, Training Site Now Reopening in Joplin, Missouri

Mercy Hospital and MU celebrate new opportunities for future physicians

MU Medical Students to Shave Their Heads for Pediatric Cancer Research

Supporters to gather April 13 at Mojo's to raise funds for St. Baldrick's Foundation

MU Internal Medicine Chair to Lead Largest Medical Specialty Group

David Fleming, MD, named president-elect of American College of Physicians

Discovery Could Increase Efficacy of Promising Cystic Fibrosis Drug

Data about defective protein described in National Academy of Sciences journal

Match Day Marks Beginning of New Chapter for Medical Students

MU continues trend of producing physicians for Missouri and primary care specialties

Discovering 'Needle in a Haystack' For Muscular Dystrophy Patients

Research on genetic sequence could lead to treatments for deadly hereditary disease

Researchers Attack HIV's Final Defenses Before Mutations Emerge

Team targets enzyme that eludes current treatments to create next generation of drugs

Dermatology Manager to Lead Medical Administrators Group

Pamela Matheny named chair-elect of medical research and education assembly

Calcium Research Could Lead to Better Treatments for Aging Hearts

Federal award will expand study of element's influence on individual heart muscle cells

Interprofessional Training in Quality, Safety Could Transform Health Care

Study recommends new requirements to improve education for physicians

Breakthroughs in Nanomedicine Earn MU Researcher AAAS Election

Katti joins prestigious society dedicated to the advancement of science worldwide

Financial Aid Coordinator Assumes National Leadership Role

Cheri Marks appointed chair of AAMC Committee on Student Financial Assistance

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Training

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Research projects at the School of Medicine and graduate programs in the biomedical sciences offer students the chance to experience the excitement of discovery. Students wishing to integrate research and clinical training in their careers can receive a master's or doctoral degree in any of several sciences in addition to a medical degree. Undergraduate and summer research experiences also provide a taste of a research career.

Community of Science Funding Database

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Summer Research Fellowship

The Office of Research at the University of Missouri (MU) School of Medicine coordinates a summer research program with the objective of supporting students in full-time mentored research under the direction of a member of the faculty.

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