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…

Dec. 4, 2024

Mizzou establishes IBM Quantum Innovation Center

Quantum information and computing open new horizons for innovation in data science and informatics. Over the past few years, MU IDSI’s Director, Chi-Ren Shyu, has collaborated with IBM to establish the Quantum Innovation Center (QIC) at Mizzou. We extend our gratitude to the MU leadership team for bringing this transformative vision to life. The QIC will provide the interdisciplinary research community with cutting-edge capabilities to advance science in fields such as healthcare, geospatial analytics, plant genomics, cybersecurity, material engineering, and beyond. Access to state-of-the-art quantum computing resources is critical for conducting serious quantum research and demonstrating quantum advantages. Most importantly,…