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College of health sciences, living better lives.

From early language development to aging in place, from racial disparities to public health, our faculty conduct research to understand the complex systems that enable our bodies and our communities to thrive, and to develop treatments and solutions when those systems break down.

Because such complex and multi-faceted work requires sophisticated, interdisciplinary approaches, our faculty collaborate with colleagues from nearly every other college at MU as well as with community organizations where they can have a direct and immediate impact.

  • Adolescent health
  • African American health
  • Cancer rehabilitation
  • Child health
  • Criminal and juvenile justice
  • Fall detection and prevention
  • Health disparities
  • Health policy
  • Imaging and analysis
  • Immigrant health
  • Infectious disease
  • Language acquisition
  • Mental health
  • Neuroscience
  • Older adults
  • Rural and community health
  • Speech and language
  • Stroke rehabilitation
  • Technology and health

Research by department

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Undergraduate research

Students can collaborate with faculty on a variety of research projects. You may present posters and co-publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.

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Graduate research

Graduate students frequently partner with faculty on research that results in presentations and publication.

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Research news

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Rehabilitative reform

Kelli Canada and her research team recently received a $2.8 million grant from Arnold Ventures to help transform the ways people live and work in four Missouri prisons.

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An innovative approach to shield against foodborne illness

Despite nationwide efforts, salmonella infection rates have remained nearly unchanged for 30 years. A $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation aims to change that.

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The more the merrier: Research shows online interventions with social support help with weight loss

A new study by MU researcher Mansoo Yu can help create a blueprint for effectively designing online weight loss interventions.

For faculty

The Office of Research assists College of Health Sciences faculty seeking internal and external project funding. The team facilitates research within and across our departments as well as faculty participation in interdisciplinary research across the university community.

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Undergraduate research, pursue the unknown.

Gain transformative new perspectives on the world through undergraduate research. At Mizzou, you can begin as early as your freshman year.

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Get Paid to Explore

Undergraduate research opportunities include both paid and volunteer positions. Undergraduate Research Fellowships, which pay a stipend each semester, are also available.

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Undergraduate Research News

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Expanding understanding: computer science student shares benefits of undergraduate research

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Bridging the gap to graduate school: Spears gains research experience at REU over the summer

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Finding a passion for research

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Students show off projects at Show Me Research Week

Discover more.

The Undergraduate Research office at Mizzou offers mentoring, workshops and tools to enhance y our research experiences.

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