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Health Informatics in Diabetes Research (HIDR) Core

The University of Missouri “Health Informatics in Diabetes Research” (“MU-HIDR”), as part of the Washington University “Center for Diabetes Translation Research” (WU-CDTR), is one of seven NIDDK-funded Centers for Diabetes Translation Research. The MU-HIDR, is one of five WU-CDTR research support cores which offer a range of services that support and enhance diabetes translation research for center members.

Contact

Eduardo Simoes, MD, MSc, MPH, DLSHTM

Core Director - MU-HIDR (NIDDK Washington University CDTR)

122A Math & Sciences Bldg.
810 Rollins St.
Columbia, MO 65211

573-882-6179

simoese@health.missouri.edu

Health Intervention and Treatment Research Lab

The Health Intervention and Treatment Research Lab conducts clinical research to enhance our understanding of how and why people change their health behaviors. The lab's research focuses primarily on addictive behaviors (e.g., alcohol and other drug use) but also targets other health behaviors, such as sleep and nutrition. Our goal is to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of prevention and treatment among high-risk populations (e.g., young adults, Veterans).

Contact

Mary Miller

Lab Director and Principal Investigator

1 Hospital Dr.
Columbia, MO 65212

573-882-1813

millmary@health.missouri.edu

Immunity & Autoimmunity Research Lab

Dr. Habib Zaghouani's Immunity & Autoimmunity Research laboratory focuses on the biology of T lymphocytes and their contribution to the development of immunity and autoimmunity.

Contact

Habib Zaghouani, PhD

Habib Zaghouani Research Lab, Director

573-884-0659

zaghouanih@missouri.edu

International Institute of Nano and Molecular Medicine

The I²NM² is a University of Missouri research center dedicated to the discovery and application of fundamental and translational medical science based upon previously unexplored chemistry combined with nanotechnology and the biosciences. 

http://nanomed.missouri.edu/

Contact

International Institute of Nano and Molecular Medicine

1514 Research Park Drive

Columbia, MO 65211-3450

573-882-7016

nanomed@missouri.edu

Kundu Lab

The Kundu Lab seeks to better understand how brain function, such as working memory, is supported by underlying structural and functional brain networks and how brain stimulation can treat network disorders such as epilepsy and movement disorders.

Contact

Bornali Kundu, MD, PhD

Principle Investigator

905 Hitt Street
Ste 0006 Office: 0182D
Columbia MO, 65201

Bornali.kundu@health.missouri.edu

Lei Research Lab

The Lei Lab’s research interests focus on ovarian reserve formation and maintenance and the associated ovarian dysfunction and disease. The lab is also interested in how declined ovarian function impacts women’s overall health.

Contact

Lei Lei, PhD

Lab Director

lln34@health.missouri.edu

MU Surgical Center for Outcomes Research and Effectiveness (MUSCORE)

MUSCORE is a multidisciplinary research center established by the Department of Surgery for Health Services Research (HSR). It was developed to encourage and support the use of HSR to improve the quality of surgical care at local, regional and national levels. At MUSCORE, team members work closely with clinical research directors to ensure high quality data review and project progression

Contact

Todd Vogel, MD

Director, Health Services Research

vogeltr@health.missouri.edu

Medical Intelligent Systems Laboratory (MISL)

The Medical Intelligent Systems Lab (MISL) at the University of Missouri School of Medicine researches improvements to biomedical decision support systems and eldercare.

Contact

Mihail Popescu, PhD

Lab Director

573-882-1266

popescum@health.missouri.edu

Microcirculation Laboratory

Current research in the Segal laboratory centers on understanding how myofibers and microvessels interact during regeneration and reinnervation following acute injury. Complementary studies center on understanding how vascular smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells of the vascular wall develop resilience to oxidative stress.

Contact

Steven S. Segal, PhD

Lab Director

573-882-2553

segalss@health.missouri.edu

Missouri Orthopaedic Bioskills Laboratory

The Missouri Orthopaedic Bioskills Lab is the primary clinical anatomy and surgical simulation training site for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. The lab provides mentored, hands-on cadaveric training that is critical to patient safety and effective surgical practice.

Contact

Rachel Eiberger

Associate Director

573-884-3125

eibergerr@health.missouri.edu