Stories

NMDP: Find cures. Save lives.

Dec. 19, 2025

Saving lives starts on campus

On Mizzou’s campus, one student organization is working to give patients battling blood cancers and other life-threatening diseases a second chance at life. The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Chapter at Mizzou, which is led by president Gavin Schanz, focuses on raising awareness for stem cell and marrow donation by showing students how easy it is to make a real and life-saving impact.
Dojin (DJ) Ryu

Dec. 15, 2025

Message from Dojin Ryu

Annual message for the Division of Food, Nutrition & Exercise Sciences alumni newsletter.
Students gather to celebrate their professor's award.

Dec. 3, 2025

Catherine Peterson receives CAFNR Golden Apple Award

Catherine Peterson, associate professor in CAFNR's Division of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, received the Golden Apple Award Wednesday, Dec. 3, in recognition of her sustained excellence in teaching and mentorship.
Image of dressing being poured on kale.

Nov. 25, 2025

Mizzou researchers find simple way to make kale healthier

Researchers at the University of Missouri have discovered a simple (and delicious) way to help your body absorb more of kale's coveted nutrients: oil-based dressings or sauces. So, you can have your kale and enjoy it, too.
Clapping for Dr. Credeur.

Nov. 18, 2025

Daniel Credeur honored with Golden Apple Award

Daniel Credeur, associate teaching professor in the Division of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (FNES), was surprised with CAFNR's Golden Apple Award Tuesday, Nov. 18, in a ceremony led by Bryan Garton, senior associate dean and director of academic programs; DJ Ryu, division director of FNES and Credeur's nominator; and many colleagues.
Nilesh presents at the contest.

Nov. 17, 2025

Pioneering technology to measure vital sign in blood honored at international competition

A breakthrough technology developed at Mizzou to quickly monitor a key indicator of health won the Medical Category at the "Create the Future" International Design Contest Nov. 7 in New York City.
CAFNR Column Award 2025 winners

Nov. 7, 2025

2025 Column Awards recognize outstanding CAFNR alumni

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources honored six recipients with the 2025 CAFNR Column Award for Distinguished Alumni at an event Thursday, Nov. 6. This is the only award specifically for alumni presented by the college – the highest honor bestowed by the College in celebration of outstanding alumni. The awardee class includes one graduate from each of CAFNR’s six divisions, reflecting the six historic columns at the University of Missouri. 
A graphic representation of red blood cells flowing through the body.

Nov. 4, 2025

Mizzou researchers pioneer ultrasound technology to measure blood viscosity

This breakthrough monitors viscosity non-invasively and in real time.
David in front of the columns.

Oct. 23, 2025

From NEP to med school

CAFNR shaped David Sniatkewicz’s path to medicine
CAFNR Research Council members talk to a poster exhibitor.

Oct. 14, 2025

CAFNR Research Council announces 2025 symposium poster session winners

The fifth annual CAFNR Research Symposium was held Wednesday, Oct. 1, and included two poster sessions. Undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdocs contributed posters; winners were selected by peers as well as the CAFNR Research Council.