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May 5, 2026
MU IDSI Core Faculty Dr. Ai-Ling Lin received $3.4 NIH grant studying Gut and Brain Health
One researcher from the University of Missouri School of Medicine has received a $3.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue her work studying how the gut may influence Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), the most common form of dementia. Recent studies suggest that the degeneration leading to AD may be related to imbalances in gut health. “The gut microbiome is home to trillions of bacteria that help regulate many aspects of our health,” grant recipient Ai-Ling Lin said. “That variety of bacteria supports healthy gut function. When that balance is disrupted, it may send signals that affect the…
May 5, 2026
MUIDSI Faculty and Student win Outstanding Graduate Mentor and Distinguished Dissertation Award at the Graduate and Postdoctoral Awards Reception
MU IDSI celebrates two major honors at the Graduate and Postdoctoral Awards Reception hosted by Mizzou Graduate School. Dr. William Baskett, who graduated last May, received the MU Distinguished Dissertation Award in the area of Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Engineering—an outstanding recognition of his scholarly contributions. Dr. Chi-Ren Shyu, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA, Director of MU IDSI and Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Strategic Initiatives of College of Engineering, was named the campus-wide Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award recipient—the sole awardee across the University of Missouri – Columbia campus. Congratulations to both awardees for these remarkable achievements! (4/30/2026)…
May 5, 2026
MUIDSI Student Receives Mizzou 18 Award
MU IDSI PhD student, Sonia Akter, is a Mizzou 18 recipient in 2026. According to the Mizzou Alumni Association, “In the spirit of service, first modeled by the University’s founding families in 1839, the Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board presents the Mizzou 18 Award. This award is dedicated to honoring 18 University of Missouri graduate and professional students in the last year of their degree eligibility.” Congratulations Sonia!…
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5-Year Plan
MU Institute for Data Science and Informatics (MU IDSI) launched a 5-year plan for Data-Driven Discovery research in four areas using emerging data science and informatics methods and technologies:
- Data-Driven Precision Medicine
- Data-Driven Agriculture
- Data-Driven Social and Behavioral Science
- Data-Driven Precision Rural and Population Health
Activities include journal clubs, colloquium series, ideas labs, and team building.
