Feb. 4, 2020
New study demonstrates efficacy of boron imaging agent in maize
Researchers at MURR and MU have demonstrated the efficacy of 18F-phenylboronic acid radiotracer for imaging boron, an essential plant macronutrient, in maize.
Dec. 20, 2019
New Study Finds No Link Between Methylmercury Exposure and Cancer Development
Dr. John Brockman, Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR®), is a co-author of a new study that suggests methylmercury exposure is not linked to development of gliomas.
Nov. 19, 2019
Rock On
Scientists led by Brandi MacDonald are using archaeological science to understand how ochre paint was created by hunter-gatherers in North America. MacDonald is an assistant research professor in the Archaeometry Laboratory at the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) who also holds a joint appointment in the Department of Anthropology at the College of Arts and Science.
Sep. 25, 2019
Inside Mizzou: Translational Research and Precision Health
Chancellor Alexander Cartwright speaks with MURR's Jakob Baumeister in this week's Inside Mizzou podcast.
Sep. 4, 2019
Fueling the future of medicine
The U.S. High Performance Research Reactor Stakeholder Meeting was held in late July at Mizzou's College of Engineering.
Aug. 28, 2019
Internship Success: Korol makes mark at MURR
Reactor operations internship with the MU Research Reactor enhances engineering and leadership skills.
Aug. 12, 2019
MU Announces Investment in Radiopharmacology Core
MU announces funding for a new Radiopharmacology Core, a partnership between MURR®, the School of Medicine, and the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Arts & Science.
July 29, 2019
Archaeometry Lab at MURR® receives funding from National Science Foundation
MURR's Archaeometry Laboratory has received a new grant from the NSF.
July 10, 2019
MURR® is featured on SNMMI-TV at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting
A video featuring MURR® was broadcast at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting.
May 9, 2019
MU reactor plays important role in nuclear medicine advancements
A featured article about MURR® in the Columbia Missourian.