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NextGen Investigator researching how cancer treatment can focus on cancer cells without damaging healthy cells Sep 07, 2026

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KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks to Dr. Syamantak Khan of NextGen Precision Health about his research into how cancer treatments can find the matter they're targeting without harming healthy tissue.

NextGen research in immunology could impact cancer and other medical areas Sep 07, 2026

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KBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with Dr. Mark Daniels of NextGen Precision Health at University of Missouri. Dr. Daniels' research focuses on how healthy bodies can mount an immune response to pathogens and tumors while avoiding an autoimmune attack on normal tissues, and how this can be extended to medical treatments.

Research at NextGen explores how AI can help in medical research Sep 07, 2026

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KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Jack Cheng of Mizzou's NextGen Precision Health. They discuss how AI and machine learning can help accelerate a medical research in a number of catagories.

NextGen Precision Health researcher investigates ovaries Sep 03, 2026

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Dr. Tia Brodour of NextGen Precision Health at University of Missouri discusses research on ovaries and improvements in human fertility and other medical implications from her research

NextGen researcher investigating fertility Sep 03, 2026

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Dr. Mahmoud Balboula's research at the University of Missouri's NextGen Precision Health about his research into embryos, research which has applications in both human and animal fertility.Dr. Ahmed Balboula, NextGen Precision Health

"This is our gift to the community!" Mizzou's South Farm welcomes visitors to see blooming of sunflowers. Aug 10, 2026

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KBIA'S Darren Hellwege talks to Tim Reinbott, Field Director for MU Extension and the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, about opportunities in coming weeks to enjoy the sunflowers blooming at Mizzou's South Farm. They also discuss the research happening at the University's farms.MU South Farm

Agatha Christie Book From Local Author Describes Her Life From Writing To Poisons To Surfing Jul 10, 2026

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KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Nancy West, author of the new book Agatha Christie, The Mother Of The Cozy Mystery. They discuss Christie's writing career and life, including her love of surfing. No, really! The book will be available at Skylark Bookshop

Maples Rep Brings Peanuts Gang To Stage In "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" Jul 08, 2026

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KBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with Maples Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director Todd Davison and with Brandon McShaffree, who directs their production of "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown." which is running through Aug. 2nd at the Theatre in Macon.Maples Repertory Theatre

Land grants, 4-H, and the State Fair: A history Jul 07, 2026

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KBIA’s Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Clay Hurdle, Assistant Professor and 4-H State Specialist in Leadership and Civic Engagement at HDFS on the history of land grants in Missouri and how they impacted Mizzou’s identity, as well as the 4-H Extension, and how those seemingly unrelated things come together annually during the Missouri State Fair, happening this year August 13-23 in Sedalia.

State Historical Society Busy Around Independence Day Jun 29, 2026

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KBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with Beth Pike and Joel Rhodes of the State Historical Society of Missouri, catching up on several events happening around the 4th of July, including a live reading of the Declaration of Independence. You can see the full schedule at State Historical Society events calendar

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