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Leaders from the University of Missouri, Burns & McDonnell and the state of Missouri celebrate the signing of a major consulting agreement between the University of Missouri and Burns & McDonnell for NextGen MURR — a new, state-of-the-art research reactor at Mizzou.

March 18, 2026

NextGen MURR teams with Burns & McDonnell, supporting the future of lifesaving nuclear medical isotope production

The drive to build a new state-of-the-art research reactor at Mizzou continues as a major milestone is reached.

three vials with no-carrier-added Lutetium-177 labels

March 9, 2026

MURR makes NCA Lu-177 available worldwide

Expanded supply will enable researchers and industry to purchase GMP no-carrier-added Lutetium-177 directly from the reactor.

A doctor practices dosing on a delivery device for microspheres

Feb. 9, 2026

University of Missouri conducts first in-person clinical trial for nuclear medicine breakthrough device

The clinical trial marks the latest human trial at Mizzou involving radioisotopes to treat cancer.

The outside of the Molecular Imaging and Theranostics Center

Jan. 26, 2026

Investigating sickle cell disease with SNMMI grant

A new imaging agent may reveal the causes of pain in sickle cell disease.

scientist work on the Grazing Angle Neutron Scattering Reflectometer (GANS)

Jan. 7, 2026

Polarized Neutron Beam back at MURR after three decades

Leaders from the University of Missouri and the Korean Alumni Association pose for a group photo

Oct. 28, 2025

University leaders and Korean alumni convene for 16th Harry S. Truman Conference

The Missouri delegation also toured leading engineering and energy facilities.

Truman the Tiger points to the crowd

Sep. 4, 2025

University of Missouri continues to grow cancer-fighting drug production

Two new additions to the University of Missouri Research Reactor will streamline operations and greatly increase the number of cancer-fighting drug doses for patient care.

Artist rendering of the Radioisotope Science Center at Discovery Ridge in Columbia, Missouri.

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.

A group of interns stand around the University of Missouri of Missouri Research Reactor pool

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. 

Heather Hennkens

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.