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Dagen Jones at the 2022 College of Health Sciences commencement (left) and at the School of Medicine Match Day earlier this spring (right).

Awards and Honors

Mizzou to celebrate graduates at Spring ’26 Commencement

(05/13/26) When Alex Sanderson crosses the stage at University of Missouri commencement this weekend, she’ll be carrying forward a legacy of Mizzou pride that spans ...

A photo of people reviewing posters during the Cancer Research Day.

Awards and Honors

Ellis Fischel Cancer Center hosts 2026 Cancer Research Day

(05/13/26) The University of Missouri Ellis Fischel Cancer Center recently hosted its annual Cancer Research Day, an event aimed to increase understanding and awareness of ...

Syed Shah, MD, associate professor of Neurology at the University of Missouri School of Medicine

Awards and Honors

Dr. Shah receives AAN A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award

(5/8/26) Syed Shah, MD, associate professor of Neurology at the University of Missouri School of ...

Group photo of Influenza Center team members

Research

Mizzou researchers advancing better flu treatments

(5/5/26) Recently, Mizzou’s NextGen Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases expanded to create more ...

Raghuraman Kannan, PhD, Professor in the Department of Radiology

Awards and Honors

Kannan inducted into 2026 Class of AIMBE College of Fellows

(4/30/26) Raghuraman Kannan, PhD, was recently inducted into the 2026 Class of the American Institute ...

Dr. Laura Morris 2026-27 ELH Fellow

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Laura Morris accepted as fellow in 2026-27 ELH Program

(4/28/26) Laura Morris, MD, MSPH, professor of Family and Community Medicine at the University of ...

Ross Zafonte, DO, executive vice dean of the University of Missouri School of Medicine

Awards and Honors

Zafonte Elected to Association of American Physicians

(4/22/26) Ross Zafonte, DO, executive vice dean of the University of Missouri School of Medicine ...

Benjamin Casterline, MD, PhD

Awards and Honors

Benjamin Casterline earns 2026 Dermatology Foundation award

(4/15/26) Benjamin Casterline, MD, PhD, assistant professor of Dermatology at the University of Missouri School ...