November 2018

St. Luke’s Cardiologist, UMKC Professor, Dr. John Spertus, Receives American Heart Association Distinguished Scientist Award for 2018

Dr. John Spertus has been named a recipient of the American Heart Association 2018 Distinguished Scientist Award. He developed technology that guides physicians and patients in medical-decision making by using models to measure and predict the risk factors of various procedures. Learn More >

KC-Area Native Lands on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Health Care List

Erin Smith is only 18 years old, but she’s already making a name for herself in the health care industry. The Lenexa resident has continued to rack up wins for FacePrint, a diagnostic technology she created to help diagnose Parkinson’s disease earlier. Learn More > 

MU Research Reactor Ships First Batch of I-131: First U.S. Supplier Since 1980’s

The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) recently shipped its first batch of I-131. This milestone shipment makes MURR the only supplier of I‑131 in the United States and the first U.S. supplier since the 1980s. Learn More > 

 

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