MIZZOU INFO 7/22/2026 - 7/28/2026

Have you experienced speech, language or reading challenges at any point in time (e.g., learning disability)? Do you find yourself having trouble keeping up in conversation or spoken lectures? Or do you read the same thing over and over and have trouble understanding what you read?

Dr. Larson from the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at Mizzou is doing research on language in the brain. We are enrolling adults ages 18-40 with a history of speech, language or reading difficulty OR adults ages 18-40 with no speech, language or reading concerns.

What’s involved? You’ll spend a few hours doing tasks involving language and problem-solving over Zoom, and you’ll receive a brain scan using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) on the University of Missouri campus (1416 Carrie Francke Drive), lasting a total of 2-6 hours of your time.

You will be compensated up to $100 or via extra credit, and we can provide a formal report describing language and cognitive assessment performance.

Contact us for more information: (573) 882-2969 or llclab@missouri.edu. 
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Have you experienced speech, language or reading challenges at any point in time (e.g., learning disability)? Do you find yourself having trouble keeping up in conversation or spoken lectures? Or do you read the same thing over and over and have trouble understanding what you read?

Dr. Larson from the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at Mizzou is doing research on language in the brain. We are enrolling adults ages 18-40 with a history of speech, language or reading difficulty OR adults ages 18-40 with no speech, language or reading concerns.

What’s involved? You’ll spend a few hours doing tasks involving language and problem-solving over Zoom, and you’ll receive a brain scan using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) on the University of Missouri campus (1416 Carrie Francke Drive), lasting a total of 2-6 hours of your time.

You will be compensated up to $100 or via extra credit, and we can provide a formal report describing language and cognitive assessment performance.

Contact us for more information: (573) 882-2969 or llclab@missouri.edu. 
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Are you a mom? Join our study to help us understand what women know and think about cannabis use before, during or after pregnancy. This study is open to all postpartum women who meet the eligibility criteria, regardless of whether they have used cannabis or not.

We are looking for postpartum women who:

• Have one or more children, with at least one child 4 years old or younger
• Are between 18 and 40 years old
• Speak English or Spanish
• Are Missouri residents 
• Have access to a telephone, computer, or tablet with internet or Wi-Fi

Participation includes a 45- to 60-minute interview via Zoom or by telephone and a brief 10-minute online survey. As a thank you for their time and contributions, participants will receive a $30 Amazon e-gift card upon completing both the interview and the survey. Complete this form if you are interested in participating!

For more information, please contact the study lead, Kassandra Maturino, at 417-413-3310 or kmaturino@missouri.edu.

Are you a mom? Join our study to help us understand what women know and think about cannabis use before, during or after pregnancy. This study is open to all postpartum women who meet the eligibility criteria, regardless of whether they have used cannabis or not.

We are looking for postpartum women who:

• Have one or more children, with at least one child 4 years old or younger
• Are between 18 and 40 years old
• Speak English or Spanish
• Are Missouri residents 
• Have access to a telephone, computer, or tablet with internet or Wi-Fi

Participation includes a 45- to 60-minute interview via Zoom or by telephone and a brief 10-minute online survey. As a thank you for their time and contributions, participants will receive a $30 Amazon e-gift card upon completing both the interview and the survey. Complete this form if you are interested in participating!

For more information, please contact the study lead, Kassandra Maturino, at 417-413-3310 or kmaturino@missouri.edu.

Are you 18-60 years old with a weight status classified as obese (BMI: 30-45 kg/m2)? If so, you might be eligible to participate in a study examining the effects of grapes on gut and immune health, and body composition. This study involves a 1 hr 15 min screening visit, four 2-hr and two 45-minute research visits at MU. Learn more about your gut, immune, and metabolic health, body fat and lean mass, bone health, and mental well-being and stress levels. Whole grapes are provided in powder form to be consumed as a beverage. Total compensation for the study is $250. For more information, contact Caitlyn Winn in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, University of Missouri at NepImmuneHealthStudy@missouri.edu.

Are you 18-60 years old with a weight status classified as obese (BMI: 30-45 kg/m2)? If so, you might be eligible to participate in a study examining the effects of grapes on gut and immune health, and body composition. This study involves a 1 hr 15 min screening visit, four 2-hr and two 45-minute research visits at MU. Learn more about your gut, immune, and metabolic health, body fat and lean mass, bone health, and mental well-being and stress levels. Whole grapes are provided in powder form to be consumed as a beverage. Total compensation for the study is $250. For more information, contact Caitlyn Winn in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, University of Missouri at NepImmuneHealthStudy@missouri.edu.

Are you a foster parent who has had a child living in your home for at least one month? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a University of Missouri research study examining sleep among children in foster care.

Foster parents of children of any age are welcome to participate.

Participation involves completing a brief survey and an interview lasting up to one hour. The interview can take place either in person or via Zoom.

Upon completion of the interview, participants will receive a $30 electronic Amazon gift card.

To participate, please complete this survey or contact Grace Jacobi at gittfv@missouri.edu or Eunjin Tracy at eunjintracy@missouri.edu.

If you know anyone who may be eligible, please feel free to share this information with them.

Are you a foster parent who has had a child living in your home for at least one month? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a University of Missouri research study examining sleep among children in foster care.

Foster parents of children of any age are welcome to participate.

Participation involves completing a brief survey and an interview lasting up to one hour. The interview can take place either in person or via Zoom.

Upon completion of the interview, participants will receive a $30 electronic Amazon gift card.

To participate, please complete this survey or contact Grace Jacobi at gittfv@missouri.edu or Eunjin Tracy at eunjintracy@missouri.edu.

If you know anyone who may be eligible, please feel free to share this information with them.

Recruiting women who have given birth in the last 5 years and are not currently pregnant/lactating who were OR were NOT diagnosed with gestational diabetes during their pregnancy for a metabolism study. This study has a screening visit (~2 hr), two metabolic testing visits (~20 and 24 hr) and daily self-administered growth hormone injections for 6-8 days. Compensation up to $715 provided. Complete this survey to see if you may qualify or contact Dr. Mittendorfer’s lab for more information!

Recruiting women who have given birth in the last 5 years and are not currently pregnant/lactating who were OR were NOT diagnosed with gestational diabetes during their pregnancy for a metabolism study. This study has a screening visit (~2 hr), two metabolic testing visits (~20 and 24 hr) and daily self-administered growth hormone injections for 6-8 days. Compensation up to $715 provided. Complete this survey to see if you may qualify or contact Dr. Mittendorfer’s lab for more information!

Are you generally healthy, between the ages of 45-75, without major dietary restrictions/allergies, not taking cholesterol/statin medication and exercise less than 2.5 hours per week? If so, you may be eligible for a meal-based metabolism study looking at the impact of certain types and amounts of protein on build-up (plaque) in blood vessels. This study involves a screening visit (~4 hours) and 4 overnight meal test visits with blood sampling and endothelial cell collection (~20 hours each; one with body imaging DEXA scan). Eligible participants will be compensated up to $1,000. Complete this brief survey to see if you are eligible. For more information contact Dr. Mittendorfer’s lab at MittendorferLab@umsystem.edu.

Are you generally healthy, between the ages of 45-75, without major dietary restrictions/allergies, not taking cholesterol/statin medication and exercise less than 2.5 hours per week? If so, you may be eligible for a meal-based metabolism study looking at the impact of certain types and amounts of protein on build-up (plaque) in blood vessels. This study involves a screening visit (~4 hours) and 4 overnight meal test visits with blood sampling and endothelial cell collection (~20 hours each; one with body imaging DEXA scan). Eligible participants will be compensated up to $1,000. Complete this brief survey to see if you are eligible. For more information contact Dr. Mittendorfer’s lab at MittendorferLab@umsystem.edu.

The Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Department is recruiting healthy women who are non-nicotine users between the ages of 30-40 for a research study. This project examines how blood flow changes in women during pre- and perimenopause. This study has one 30-min. informational Zoom meeting, one 60-min. in-person screen visit and one 7-hour research visit at the MU Campus. Participants will be compensated up to $250 for their time and effort. Please contact limberglab@missouri.edu or visit mustudies.com to complete a short questionnaire to find out if you qualify!

The Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Department is recruiting healthy women who are non-nicotine users between the ages of 30-40 for a research study. This project examines how blood flow changes in women during pre- and perimenopause. This study has one 30-min. informational Zoom meeting, one 60-min. in-person screen visit and one 7-hour research visit at the MU Campus. Participants will be compensated up to $250 for their time and effort. Please contact limberglab@missouri.edu or visit mustudies.com to complete a short questionnaire to find out if you qualify!

Dating can be tough. Building a thriving partnership shouldn't be. ShowMe Healthy Relationships offers a free 6-week series for single Missouri adults to build communication confidence, explore partnership dynamics and focus on personal growth.

Choose your start date:

• Monday, July 6, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Thursday, July 23, 1 - 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 29, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Ready to invest in your future?

Contact Kara Duke at 573-882-4325 or kara.duke@missouri.edu to schedule a brief introductory call.

Dating can be tough. Building a thriving partnership shouldn't be. ShowMe Healthy Relationships offers a free 6-week series for single Missouri adults to build communication confidence, explore partnership dynamics and focus on personal growth.

Choose your start date:

• Monday, July 6, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Thursday, July 23, 1 - 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 29, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Ready to invest in your future?

Contact Kara Duke at 573-882-4325 or kara.duke@missouri.edu to schedule a brief introductory call.

The MU Learning and Memory Psychophysiology Lab (Dr. Cofresi) is recruiting for a fMRI research study on brain responds to cues. You may be eligible if you are 18–30 years old and have had ≥ 5 alcoholic drinks in your lifetime. Participation includes 4 visits at the Marx Building (MU Campus) involving computer tasks and small sips of water and fruit juice in the scanner (1-2hr/visit; total 6 hrs), plus 5 short electronic surveys over 12 months. Participants can earn up to $390. No alcohol will be consumed. Learn more and complete the screening on the MU LAMP Lab webpage.

The MU Learning and Memory Psychophysiology Lab (Dr. Cofresi) is recruiting for a fMRI research study on brain responds to cues. You may be eligible if you are 18–30 years old and have had ≥ 5 alcoholic drinks in your lifetime. Participation includes 4 visits at the Marx Building (MU Campus) involving computer tasks and small sips of water and fruit juice in the scanner (1-2hr/visit; total 6 hrs), plus 5 short electronic surveys over 12 months. Participants can earn up to $390. No alcohol will be consumed. Learn more and complete the screening on the MU LAMP Lab webpage.

Learn about cutting-edge research conducted by undergraduate research interns this summer. All members of the Mizzou community are invited to drop by anytime to view research posters in fields ranging from the life and biomedical sciences, engineering, behavioral sciences and humanities. Support the next generation of young scholars at the Summer Forum, taking place on Thursday, July 30 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. in the Atkins Seminar Room at the NextGen Precision Health Building. 

Learn about cutting-edge research conducted by undergraduate research interns this summer. All members of the Mizzou community are invited to drop by anytime to view research posters in fields ranging from the life and biomedical sciences, engineering, behavioral sciences and humanities. Support the next generation of young scholars at the Summer Forum, taking place on Thursday, July 30 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. in the Atkins Seminar Room at the NextGen Precision Health Building. 

The Alcohol Cognitions lab is recruiting participants for a 12-month research study investigating alcohol use. Individuals that turn 21 years old within the next 4 months and regularly drink alcohol (at least once a week) may be eligible. Participation includes at least one 3-hour session and two 4-8 hour alcohol administration sessions in the lab, and two online follow-up questionnaires. You will be compensated up to $815 for your participation. Please contact Dr. McCarthy and project staff at tldrstudy@missouri.edu for more information.

The Alcohol Cognitions lab is recruiting participants for a 12-month research study investigating alcohol use. Individuals that turn 21 years old within the next 4 months and regularly drink alcohol (at least once a week) may be eligible. Participation includes at least one 3-hour session and two 4-8 hour alcohol administration sessions in the lab, and two online follow-up questionnaires. You will be compensated up to $815 for your participation. Please contact Dr. McCarthy and project staff at tldrstudy@missouri.edu for more information.