The world's most important university research reactor for fighting cancer.
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MURR By The Numbers
500,000
cancer patients were treated last year with radioisotopes produced at MURR.
95%
of thyroid cancer patients are cured after using radioisotopes. Liver, prostate and pancreatic cancer patients have a better quality of life and live longer with radioisotope treatment.
58 years
of safe, innovative history. Operating 24 hours a day, 6.5 days a week, 52 weeks a year — MURR is the most powerful university research reactor in the U.S., working at 10 megawatts.
Tiny atoms, big impact
A Vital Resource
MURR offers a wide range of nuclear products and services to a global community, including custom and off-the-shelf products, research and medical grade isotopes and radiochemicals, and analytical and neutron irradiation services.
Saving and improving lives
Watch Nicole’s story"When we found out that the TheraSphere procedure worked, that was one of the happiest days of my life. TheraSphere saved my life."
Research Across Disciplines
From investigating ancient cultures to analyzing industrial materials and developing radiopharmaceuticals that have lifesaving clinical applications, MURR is a reliable resource for researchers, scientists, engineers and students across the country.
Latest News
Aug. 11, 2025
DOE, the state of Missouri and Mizzou collaborate to address strategic radioisotopes in short supply
A new grant from the Department of Energy’s Office of Isotope R&D and Production, within the Office of Science, will help establish the Radioisotope Science Center to advance research, development, production, processing and distribution of nationally strategic radioisotopes in limited supply.
Aug. 3, 2025
Building the Future of Nuclear: The First NSCA Cohort at MURR
The 8-week Nuclear Science Career Academy internship experience provides students with hands-on exposure, mentorship and professional development in the nuclear science field.
July 22, 2025
Mizzou scientists work to boost lifesaving cancer treatments
A federal grant from the U.S. Department of Energy supports researchers exploring Terbium-161 — a promising new tool in the fight against cancer.
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