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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.

Logo of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

July 3, 2025

Emeritus MURR researcher recognized with SNMMI award

For the second year in a row, a MURR research is recognized by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.

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April 16, 2025

Mizzou signs agreement for first phase of new research reactor

New state-of-the-art nuclear facility will expand lifesaving cancer treatment and fuel U.S. innovation in nuclear science.

University of Missouri leaders and invited guests cut a ribbon at the MURR West ribbon cutting ceremony.

April 2, 2025

University of Missouri opens addition to MU Research Reactor facility

The $20 million, three-story addition to the existing MURR North Building offers new opportunities for industry collaboration and advances in nuclear science.

a piece of pottery is burred with a handheld tool

Jan. 23, 2025

Ancient Assyrian pottery secrets revealed through cutting-edge neutron activation analysis

Advanced analysis at the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) uncovers insights into ceramic production in the Neo-Assyrian Empire.

President Mun Choi introduces Dr. Harriet Kung

Nov. 15, 2024

Department of Energy leader visits Mizzou

Harriet Kung spoke during the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series this week.

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Nov. 8, 2024

The Promise of NextGen MURR

Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman, recently published his thoughts on the NextGen MURR initiative.

A remote manipulator claw handles vials inside a hot cell

Nov. 4, 2024

Reliability in a challenged global supply chain

The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is a crucial source in the global radioisotope supply chain.