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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.

Mark Korol stands next to the University of Missouri reactor pool

Aug. 28, 2019

Internship Success: Korol makes mark at MURR

Reactor operations internship with the MU Research Reactor enhances engineering and leadership skills.

The University of Missouri Research Reactor

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.

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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.

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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.

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May 9, 2019

MU reactor plays important role in nuclear medicine advancements

A featured article about MURR® in the Columbia Missourian.

April 29, 2019

Revelations about radioactive zirconium forge a new path in research about the universe

Findings from MU study could hint at a wealth of neglected potential in radioactive chemical isotopes.

Nov. 8, 2018

For First Time in 30 years, Critical Medical Radioisotope Has Domestic Supplier

MURR® recently shipped its first batch of I-131, making it the only supplier of I‑131 in the United States and the first U.S. supplier since the 1980s.

Jan. 5, 2017

MURR® Receives New 20-year Operating License from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

MURR® has received a new 20-year operating license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

Nov. 18, 2013

MURR Working to Stabilize Supply of Cancer Drugs

Due to unexpected interruptions at international reactors, MURR® will change maintenance schedule to maintain drug supply for the nation