Centers, Institutes & Labs

The Health and Behavioral Risk Research Center is the measurement and surveillance unit of the Department of Health Management and Informatics at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. The center was established in 1999 and is an invaluable resource to faculty and staff conducting research both within the MU system and beyond. HBRRC is dedicated to providing the highest quality data collection, analysis and reporting services to researchers and research entities at the state, federal, local, institutional and foundational level. 

The MU Human Performance Institute is a comprehensive performance resource that provides training that draws on the latest medical evaluation technology.

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. 

The University of Missouri Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (MU-iCATS) serves as the focal point for MU programs that transform research findings into solutions for human health issues.

The MU Student Health Center provides medical care, behavioral health care and student wellness programs for all MU students. 

Mason Eye Institute is an area leader in eye care with full coverage of ophthalmology sub-specialists including mid-Missouri's only neuro-ophthalmologist, pediatric ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialists. 

Missouri Cancer Registry and Research Center (MCR-ARC) is a collaborative partnership between the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the University of Missouri. 

The Missouri Health Information Technology Assistance Center provides resources to promote the meaningful use of health information technology, not only to meet the requirements for receiving Meaningful Use incentive payments.

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.

The Mizzou Sleep Research Lab investigates the mechanisms underlying normal and pathological sleep, the link between sleep and cognition, the daily variability inherent in sleep and sleep-related behaviors and the efficacy and effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral interventions to treat insomnia in diverse populations.