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The Distance Between Us
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
They Can't Kill Us All
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
Nanopore-facilitated single molecule detection of circulating microRNAs in cancer patients
(2010-10)
Developing new technologies for cancer screening and early diagnosis is a critical issue for saving cancer patients' lives. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of short (~18-24-nt) non-coding RNAs molecules that regulate gene ...
Neutron and gamma ray spectroscopic detection system
(2010-10)
The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office's mission is to improve the nation's ability to detect unauthorized nuclear importation, and the office was allocated $1.2 billion to accomplish its goal. The office has invested heavily ...
The Role of Prevention Science in Promoting Children's Mental Health: A Model for School Psychologists
(2010)
Research has shown that early and focused prevention efforts can greatly reduce the costs, economic, psychological and social, borne by families and societies afflicted by poor mental health. With the help of a model ...
Construction and applications of engineered minichromosomes in plants
(2010-10)
The use of genetically modified crops is constantly finding new areas of application, including the production of compounds with therapeutic value. Current technology for producing transgenic crops relies on random ...
Integrating academic research, clinical research and private practice: a unique opportunity for translational medicine
(2010-03)
Degeneration or acute damage of nerve cells in the retina due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma are the major causes of visual loss and blindness in the United States and worldwide. ...
Organosilicate nanoparticles and its applications in chem-biosensors, electronics, multifunctional coatings and textiles
(2010-10)
This invention reports a novel technique for the rapid and cost-efficient synthesis of organosilicate nanoparticles (OSNPs) that have been successfully applied as individual building blocks for various applications. Doping ...
Conjunctival scanning for biometric identification
(2010-10)
Researchers at UMKC have developed a biometric device which recognizes the physical characteristics of sclera veins which are visible through the conjunctival membrane in the human eye. The vascular structures of the ...
Q3D: a device to quantitatively measure visual suppression
(2010-10)
Vision disorders are the 4th most prevalent class of disability in the United States and the most prevalent handicapping condition in childhood. Early detection of visual suppression increases the likelihood of effective ...
Missouri Student Success Network & Missouri Alternative Education Network
(University of Missouri Extension, 2010)
This OSEDA presentation discusses the social and economic context of alternative education networks in Missouri, and looks at the Spring MSSN Survey overall and specifically for regional discussion.
New and Powerful Ways to Measure Learning
(University of Missouri Extension, 2010)
This OSEDA presentation addresses the power of data to inform instructionally relevant decisions and explores different ways of looking at student performance to view progress over time at the district, school, class and ...
Leadership Speaker Series: Be Inspired
(University of Missouri Extension, 2010)
This OSEDA presentation discusses leadership, educational models and performance, and national and state statistics and demographics with an emphasis on employment, education, and student growth models.
Social and Economic Trends in Missouri
(University of Missouri Extension, 2010)
This OSEDA presentation discusses social and economic trends in the United States and Missouri particularly with an emphasis on economics, population demographics, and education.
Stocker Cattle Outlook
(University of Missouri Extension, 2010)
This presentation uses statistics to explain the stocker cattle outlook for 2009. It also includes uncertainties in the forecast and marketing strategies.
Value of Manure as a Fertilizer
(University of Missouri Extension, 2010)
This presentation shows how to specify manure characteristics, nutrient values and cropping system to estimate the value of manure as a fertilizer.
Swimming in a Sea of Numbers : Webinars on Statistical Literacy
(2010-04)
Librarians need to know how to interpret research studies that build an evidence base for making informed medical decisions. They need to understand research design, and if a study question, methods, and numbers analysis ...
Novel collagen based scaffold to promote tissue regeneration for commercial applications
(2010-10)
Dermelle, LLC is actively pursuing commercialization of a novel collagen matrix having the following bio-histochemical characteristics: reduced native collagen enzymatic degradation, high fibroblast cellular interaction ...