MU Research Reactor

This important work happens every day at the University of Missouri Research Reactor to help improve lives around the world. “From initial research and development to production, quality assurance, and shipping – all of our radiopharmaceutical efforts are focused on the ultimate goal of treating patients and improving lives,” Matt Sanford, executive director.

MU Research Reactor announces commercial shipments of breakthrough radioisotope for cancer treatment // Show Me Mizzou // University of Missouri The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is the only U.S. supplier of the radioisotope, produced using a propriety process developed at MURR.

Tiny atoms, big impact: How the MU Research Reactor is saving and improving lives in Missouri and around the globe // Show Me Mizzou // University of Missouri NextGen MURR initiative will expand the University of Missouri’s capacity to produce medical isotopes that will be used in advanced cancer treatments for decades to come.

Thank you for visiting MURR, Lt. Governor Kehoe!

Congratulations to our Reactor Operations crew!

University of Missouri Research Reactor continues to bolster domestic supply chain of critical radioisotopes // Show Me Mizzou // University of Missouri New production of iron and manganese radioisotopes creates domestic supply for researchers and Department of Energy.

We were honored to host a visit from Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) on Monday. Dr. Panchanathan toured the facility and Archaeometry labs, and attended a presentation about the exciting research programs at MURR and the lifesaving isotopes we produce every week.

We are always looking for talented folks to join our great team! Here are a few of our current opportunities:

Health Physics Technician I https://lnkd.in/gkR_UafN
Quality Control Manager https://lnkd.in/g4FrCWFq
Quality Control Chemist II https://lnkd.in/gmmdKEcu
Quality Control Microbiologist I https://lnkd.in/gkxfCBN5
Instrument Control Technician I https://lnkd.in/guZ8ctZ3
Corrective Action Program Specialist https://lnkd.in/gHMPFZen
Business Operations Associate II https://lnkd.in/gzcH2mfc
Reactor Operator Trainee II https://lnkd.in/gBsCW6Sy
Nuclear Manufacturing Technician I https://lnkd.in/gaDW-BQ3
Mechanical Engineer https://lnkd.in/g3_pDkxY
Electrical Engineer
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Research Maintenance Technician
Quality Control Chemist I https://lnkd.in/gpVUvggc

University of Missouri announces initiative for NextGen MURR, a new research reactor to improve and save lives through advanced nuclear medicines // Show Me Mizzou // University of Missouri Request for Qualification/Request for Proposal is the first step for NextGen MURR as MU looks to expand its capabilities in medical radioisotope development.

Missouri Military Academy Scout Troop 1889 Cadets Visit Largest Nuclear Research Reactor in U.S. Nine cadets from MMA’s Boy Scout Troop 1889 have been pursuing the hardest merit badge a scout can achieve — the nuclear science merit badge. On Feb. 15, the scouts toured the University of Missouri (Columbia) Research Reactor (MURR), the largest research reactor in the United States. MURR is a ...

Radioligand therapy and drugs like Lutathera® and Pluvicto® are "game changers" in the fight against certain types of cancer.

Radioligand therapy, a 'game-changer' for cancer treatment, forces manufacturers to race against a ticking clock Radioligand therapy is a 'game -hanger' for cancer treatment, but it forces manufacturers to race against a ticking clock.