Research
June 17, 2025
From fear to fascination: Mizzou wildlife ecologist challenges misconceptions about sharks
Growing up outside New York City, Michael Byrne was hooked on sharks from the start. As a child, he’d press play repeatedly on the same worn-out VHS tape, completely transfixed by a PBS documentary on the sleek, powerful predators.
June 17, 2025
Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center hosts 2025 field day
The event will take place at the Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Research Farm just outside of Novelty, Missouri, and participants will learn about the latest in agricultural research with real-world applications.
June 11, 2025
Mizzou scientists create a novel genetically engineered pig model for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease
In a groundbreaking step toward understanding — and ultimately — preventing Alzheimer’s disease, CAFNR researchers created a novel genetically engineered pig model that mirrors a key genetic mutation found in humans with early-onset Alzheimer’s.
June 10, 2025
Mizzou field days set for sites across state
Ag centers to host producers, share innovations and practices.
June 5, 2025
SNR researcher dives into Paraguayan fish conservation with Fulbright Award
Allison Pease, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources at Mizzou’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to support an ambitious six-month research project in Paraguay focused on conserving the country’s diverse river fish populations.
May 30, 2025
Hot genes: CAFNR scientist earns Fulbright to study heat-resistant cattle in India
Behura will travel to Odisha, India, in two separate four-month visits to partner with researchers at Utkal University. There, he will study how native cattle breeds are genetically and epigenetically adapting to increasingly intense and prolonged heat conditions.
May 28, 2025
Jeff Wood recognized by agInnovation North Central
Jeff Wood, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources, was recognized by agInnovation North Central as the recipient of the 2025 agInnovation Early Career Excellence in Agricultural Innovation Award. Jeff Wood “Dr. Wood’s impactful research on the ‘breathing of the biosphere,’ provides critical insight into stress resilience of forests and other agroecosystems caused by extreme weather events,” said Hector Santiago, agInnovation North Central chairman. “Moreover, the scientific community greatly respects him as a scientist, as evidenced by his role as a journal editor, expert reviewer on federal agency proposals, awards received, and invitations to speak at professional society…
May 15, 2025
Animal Sciences faculty member named Mizzou Postdoctoral Faculty Mentor of the Year
Peter Sutovsky Peter Sutovsky, professor in the Division of Animal Sciences, was named by Mizzou as the 2024/2025 Postdoctoral Faculty Mentor of the Year Award winner. This award represents an appreciation for an individual who has demonstrated either a profound, sustained, or leadership contribution to improving the postdoctoral experience. The award process is administered by the Office of Postdoctoral Education. The MU Postdoctoral Association reviews the nominations and selects the winner. Sutovsky was one of the 8 nominees this year, and the award was presented to him on April 17, during the Graduate and Postdoctoral Awards Reception organized by the…
May 15, 2025
PST faculty member honored by American Society of Plant Biologists
Gary Stacey receives prestigious Stephen Hales Prize from American Society of Plant Biologists.
May 15, 2025
14 CAFNR students awarded Mizzou Forward Undergraduate Research Training Grants
Fourteen CAFNR students have been awarded Mizzou Foward Undergraduate Research Training Grants. The purpose of these fellowships is to financially support undergraduate students who are serious about pursuing a graduate education in STEM and NSF-funded fields in order to enhance their opportunity to be admitted into the graduate school of their choice.