11/20/2024

All students, faculty and staff are invited to the 4th annual Deck the Columns to celebrate the season with our Tiger family on Thursday, December 5 from 4-7 p.m. on Mel Carnahan Quad! Donations for the Tiger Pantry Food Drive will be collected on site. Monetary donation link and needed items can be found here. United Way will be onsite collecting unisex adult, youth and toddler insulated hats, insulated gloves and Hot Hands/Feet packs to assist community members during the winter months.

Don’t wait until January to apply for the Spring 2025 semester as we are interviewing and hiring NOW. MU Adventure Club is a before & after school program located in elementary schools in Columbia. Available shifts are 2:25-5:45 p.m. for one set of schools and 6:40-8:05 a.m. and 3-5:45 p.m. at another set of schools. The available ten shifts are Monday-Friday and can work 2-10 shifts per week, with your schedule staying consistent for the semester. Starting pay is $15. Application available here. If hired, you will need physical forms of ID in Columbia; please take the necessary steps to secure the forms listed in the link.

We are recruiting participants for a research study on cannabis and alcohol use. You may be eligible if you are 1) age 18 to 45, 2) are interested in quitting or cutting back on alcohol use (including if you are in treatment for alcohol) and 3) use cannabis regularly (3+ times per week). Participation involves a brief survey and a 10-minute pre-screening call to determine eligibility, a 1-hour meeting at our lab or on Zoom plus completing smartphone app surveys for three weeks. This study will not provide treatment. You will be compensated up to $170 for your participation. If you are interested in participation please complete this screener or for more information contact Dr. Wycoff and project staff at sudllab@missouri.edu.

The Department of Medicine is seeking individuals between 60-80 years of age who do not have diabetes or heart disease to participate in a research study. This study includes use of the medication empagliflozin and studies its effect on vascular health. Monetary compensation is available. Study will last about 5 months. If you are interested in participating, please contact Andrea Atkins by email at MUENDOManriqueLab@health.missouri.edu.

Interested in advancing biomedical research and improving clinical outcomes? The Translational Biosciences PhD program offers the opportunity for comprehensive graduate education, bridging basic science discoveries with real-world health impacts. Based in the School of Medicine and supported by various departments and colleges, the program provides interdisciplinary training and flexibility to rotate through labs and choose mentors from diverse fields. Backed by NextGen Precision Health, this program equips you to become a leading biomedical scientist. Application requirements: 3.0 GPA, a bachelor's degree, three (3) recommendations, a personal statement and CV. No GRE required. Apply by Dec. 1. MUSOMDeanGrad@umsystem.edu.

We are so excited to announce that a TEDx speaker and Humorist is coming to Missouri to offer her insights on caregiving and humor at the Missouri Health Symposium on Dec. 6! The FREE event is offered online and in-person, and speakers include Karyn Buxman, MU School of Nursing graduate, an international neurohumorist, inductee in the Speaker Hall of Fame and TEDx presenter, Dr. Katryna Sardis, Assistant Director for Inclusive Engagement at MU and Zac Burden, Assistant Director of Resident Life at Truman. To register click on: https://extension.missouri.edu/events/2024-health-symposium. In-person participants will have access to a networking lunch, and Continuing Education Credits available upon request.

The MU Larson Language and Cognition Lab (PI: Dr. Caroline Larson) is accepting applications for a funded PhD position  through the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program or College of Health Sciences. Full tuition is covered along with a 12-month stipend and annual travel for meetings. The project aims to test bidirectional relationships between language and visual cognition in toddlers at risk for autism and developmental language disorder longitudinally. It is part of a large-scale international project that will provide an integrated account of language and shape representation across languages and cultures. APPLY BY DECEMBER 15. More info: https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/directory/personnel/carrie-larson/.

We’re almost at the close of our 2024 United Way campaign. Please make a pledge today and help us reach our goal. We will also be collecting items requested by local United Way agencies at Deck the Columns, Dec. 5.

Join us over Zoom to learn strategies and tips to strengthen your communication skills, discover qualities of a good partner and enrich your own personal well-being in this eight week class. Earn gift cards for class and survey completion! Participants must be single or not in a committed relationship, and living in Missouri. For more information or to set up your enrollment meeting, contact us at 573-882-4325 or email kara.duke@missouri.edu. Nov. 25-Jan. 13, Mondays 12-2 p.m.

The Department of Medicine-Endocrinology and Metabolism is recruiting healthy men and women between the ages of 18-35 for a research study exploring arterial stiffness markers in individuals with obesity or hypertension. This study involves a one-hour visiting time for a single clinic visit in the University Hospital’s Clinical & Translational Science Unit. The study visit will include a blood draw and monitoring via sensors. Participants will be compensated $50 gift card for their time and effort.nTo participate, please email: Jiag@health.missouri.edu.

We are seeking healthy individuals, age 18 to 40 years with no history of neurologic problems, to serve in a comparison group for a research study examining sleep behavior in individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic disorder. This research study is completely online and does not require any in-person visits. Participants will complete a brief pre-screening questionnaire over the phone and fill out web-based questionnaires on sleep and mood (15-30 minutes total). Participants will receive a $10 gift card as compensation for their time. Flexible weekday or weekend scheduling. For more information or to schedule, please contact Braden Hayse at hayseb@missouri.edu or by phone at (573) 884-8109.

Learn about innovative research being conducted by Mizzou undergraduates! Over 300 students from a wide variety of majors will present results of research and creative scholarship. Drop by Memorial Union on Thursday, December 5, anytime between 2-4 p.m. to chat with undergraduates who have conducted research with a faculty mentor or as part of a class during this semester. Classrooms aren’t just for learning what’s already known, but exciting places to create new knowledge! https://undergradresearch.missouri.edu/presentation-opportunities/.

Do you have the flu or COVID-19 that is confirmed as positive by at-home test or at a clinic within the last 5 days, English speaking and 18 years or older? We are examining how flu or COVID-19 influences our body’s immune responses against the virus and how the virus spreads. Participants can follow this link: https://redcap.link/ilied_vaxstudy to learn more about the study. We will ask you to provide a blood sample and nasal swab within 5 days of illness, and then a blood sample about 7 days, 1-, 3- and 6- months afterwards at the University Hospital. Participants receive $20 e-gift card per visit for up to $100 total compensation. For information contact flustudy@umsystem.edu. PI: Dr. Xiu-Feng (Henry) Wan.

Are you 18-45 years old and have a weight status classified as normal, overweight or mildly obese (BMI: 18-35 kg/m2)? If so, you might be eligible to participate in a study examining the effects of lean beef on cardiometabolic health outcomes and gut microbiome. This study involves a 1-hr screening visit, two 2.5-hr and one 1-hr research visits at Gwynn Hall/CRC. Main study measurements involve blood, stool and sensory tests. Study foods (cooked meat portions) provided. Total compensation for study is $200. For more information, contact Elaheh Rabbani in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, University of Missouri at MuNepBeefStudy@missouri.edu.

Has cancer-related cognitive impairment impacted your daily life? The Department of Occupational Therapy is conducting a research study evaluating the effectiveness of a new intervention on cognition, activity performance and quality of life in breast cancer survivors. Eligible participants are women between 20-75 years old who completed active treatment for breast cancer between 6 months-3 years ago. Participation involves two, 2-hour assessment sessions; two MRI scans and 10 intervention sessions. Sessions occur on MU campus or over phone call, depending on group assignment. Participants who complete the entire 12-week study will be paid $200. For more information, contact the study team at booneae@umsystem.edu or 573-882-7023.

We’re seeking participants for a University of Missouri study on blood flow and oxygen in women experiencing menopause. Join us for one 60-min in-person screen visit and three 5-hour research visits at Gwynn Hall. Participants receive body composition and blood panel results, plus up to $250 for their time. To learn more and check if you qualify, contact limberglab@missouri.edu or visit www.mustudies.com to complete a short questionnaire.

Calling any current preschool to twelfth-grade public school teachers in the U.S.! We are recruiting participants for our research study, exploring what motivates or discourages teachers from engaging in school racial bias interventions. If interested, you will participate in a 45–60 minute Zoom interview that will be audio-video recorded. Participants will be compensated with a $50 check for completing the interview. We are looking for 5-10 inspired teachers ready to share their perspectives. If you are interested or have more questions, please get in touch with Dr. Tasha Childs at 573-884-2292 or by email at tchilds@health.missouri.edu.

The Boone County Early Childhood Coalition (BCECC) can help you find out with free screening to assess the general development and social-emotional health of your children ages 2 months to 5 years who live in Boone County. The screening takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. BCECC staff will discuss results with you and share resources to support your family. Use the link to register and complete an age-appropriate survey for your child today. https://screeninghub.bcecc.org/home/registerfamily.

Seeking adults aged 18-25 for a research study looking at cognitive processing of newly learned cues for a liquid reward. The study involves 3 laboratory visits (your EEG will be recorded while viewing pictures and consuming a fruit juice) and 5 electronic surveys (across 12 months). Individuals who have consumed at least 5 drinks containing any kind of alcohol in their lifetime may be eligible. No alcohol will be consumed in this study. You can earn up to $300 total. For more details and contact info visit the study webpage via this link: https://www.mulamplab.org/sipsandshapes2.