During this season of gratitude, I wanted to take a moment to thank Missouri’s brilliant, creative, and passionate biomedical researchers who are dedicated to discovering ways to improve our health and well-being. From Alzheimer’s prevention to Zika virus vaccines, Missouri’s researchers and research institutes have been on the cutting edge of scientific discovery. They have made significant contributions to the field of medicine, and have helped shape the future of health care, and for that we give thanks.

Kindest regards,

Ellie Hayes

Executive Director

ehayes@missouricures.org

University of Missouri:

Monkeypox Mutations Cause Virus to Spread Rapidly, Evade Drugs and Vaccines, MU Study Finds

Saint Louis University:

Saint Louis University Launches New Institute to Advance Neuroscience Research

Rejuvenated Immune Cells Can Improve Clearance of Toxic Waste from Brain

WUSTL

Lung Infections Caused by Soil Fungi Are a Problem Nationwide

• How Researchers Used CRISPR Gene Editing to Send Immune Cells After Cancer - Arstechnica
• Blood Stem Cell Transplant Could Reboot Immune System in Multiple Sclerosis Patients - Neuroscience News
• How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Future of Medicine - Hour Detroit
• How Bioinformatics Can Be Used To Develop Precision Cancer Therapies - Technology Networks
• Vaccine Shown to Prolong Life of Patients With Aggressive Brain Cancer - The Guardian

November’s WISER Woman is Martha McCabe. Martha is the Executive Director of the KC STEM Alliance, a collaborative network of educators, businesses and related organizations working together to inspire interest in in students in science, technology, engineering, and math. KC STEM Alliance connects area educators, students and industry partners to create a collaborative STEM community in the greater Kansas City region and believe STEM education will create the next generation of problem-solvers across all industries. Learn more about Martha’s work at KC Stem Alliance here.

Melissa Lewis, Ph.D. is an Associate Research Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Dr. Lewis has focused her research on Indigenous Health Research, Cardiovascular Disease Disparities, and Stress and Trauma. Native American youth in the U.S. experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts. Her latest research explores how cultural connection improves health of indigenous young adults. Learn more.

November 19: Run for ALD, Cure the Boys! - Chesterfield

November 29: JDRF Research Update - St. Louis

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