Synopsis
Assorted stories from KBIA-FM
Episodes
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The context of law: HDFS offers certificate in pre-family law advocacy and policy
06/10/2026 Duration: 15minKBIA's Rachael Norden kicks off a new season with the Department of Human Development and Family Science on Thinking Out Loud with Dr. So Young Park, Assistant Professor at HDFS on the Certificate in Pre-Family Law Advocacy & Policy offered through HDFS, a certificate course designed to offer HDFS students context of how laws affect and interact with the work they’re preparing to do.
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NextGen researcher looking at fertility
10/09/2026 Duration: 03minKBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Andrew Kelleher of MU's NextGen Precision Health about his research into fertility and particularly the role of the endometrium and its role in reproductive health.
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Mizzou researcher finding links between Chronic Kidney Disease and heart disease
08/09/2026 Duration: 03minKBIA's Darren Hellwege speaks with Dr. Alejandro Chade of MU's NextGen Precision Health about his research into Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and other health issues including risk of heart failure.
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NextGen research in kidney disease showing ties to other disease
08/09/2026 Duration: 03minKBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Adebowale Adebibi about his research at NextGen Precision Health at the University of Missouri into kidney disease, and in particular adult disease that can be tied to kidney disease in infants.
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NextGen research into heart failure has applications for human health with special focus on women
07/09/2026 Duration: 06minKBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Darla Tharp, investigator with the NextGen Precision Health initiative at the University of Missouri about her research into mechanisms involved in the development of cardiovascular disease and heart failure.
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Mizzou's NextGen Precision Health researching rare neurological disorders
07/09/2026 Duration: 06minKBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Curtis Nutter of the NextGen Precision Health Initiative at M.U. about his research into neorological disorders and the neuromuscular lab at NextGen.
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Research at NextGen confirming health benefits of diet and exercise
07/09/2026 Duration: 07minKBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Bettina Mittendorfer about her research in major public health issues like obesity and diabetes. In addition to her research at NextGen and teaching duties, she serves as Senior Associate Dean for Research at Mizzou.
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NextGen Precision Health investigator researching memory
07/09/2026 Duration: 09minKBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Bornali Kundu about her research into memory, in particular among those with epilepsy.
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Research at NextGen shows promise in orthopedics
07/09/2026 Duration: 10minKBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Sheila Grant of Mizzou's NextGen Precision Health about her research into nanoparticles and can it has applications in orthopedic medicine, for instance a knee ligament surgery.
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NextGen Investigator researching how cancer treatment can focus on cancer cells without damaging healthy cells
07/09/2026 Duration: 11minKBIA's Darren Hellwege talks to Dr. Syamantak Khan of NextGen Precision Health about his research into how cancer treatments can find the matter they're targeting without harming healthy tissue.
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NextGen research in immunology could impact cancer and other medical areas
07/09/2026 Duration: 07minKBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with Dr. Mark Daniels of NextGen Precision Health at University of Missouri. Dr. Daniels' research focuses on how healthy bodies can mount an immune response to pathogens and tumors while avoiding an autoimmune attack on normal tissues, and how this can be extended to medical treatments.
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Research at NextGen explores how AI can help in medical research
07/09/2026 Duration: 07minKBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Jack Cheng of Mizzou's NextGen Precision Health. They discuss how AI and machine learning can help accelerate a medical research in a number of catagories.
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NextGen Precision Health researcher investigates ovaries
03/09/2026 Duration: 04minDr. Tia Brodour of NextGen Precision Health at University of Missouri discusses research on ovaries and improvements in human fertility and other medical implications from her research
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NextGen researcher investigating fertility
03/09/2026 Duration: 08minDr. Mahmoud Balboula's research at the University of Missouri's NextGen Precision Health about his research into embryos, research which has applications in both human and animal fertility.Dr. Ahmed Balboula, NextGen Precision Health
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"This is our gift to the community!" Mizzou's South Farm welcomes visitors to see blooming of sunflowers.
10/08/2026 Duration: 06minKBIA'S Darren Hellwege talks to Tim Reinbott, Field Director for MU Extension and the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, about opportunities in coming weeks to enjoy the sunflowers blooming at Mizzou's South Farm. They also discuss the research happening at the University's farms.MU South Farm
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Agatha Christie Book From Local Author Describes Her Life From Writing To Poisons To Surfing
10/07/2026 Duration: 08minKBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Nancy West, author of the new book Agatha Christie, The Mother Of The Cozy Mystery. They discuss Christie's writing career and life, including her love of surfing. No, really! The book will be available at Skylark Bookshop
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Maples Rep Brings Peanuts Gang To Stage In "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown"
08/07/2026 Duration: 11minKBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with Maples Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director Todd Davison and with Brandon McShaffree, who directs their production of "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown." which is running through Aug. 2nd at the Theatre in Macon.Maples Repertory Theatre
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Land grants, 4-H, and the State Fair: A history
07/07/2026 Duration: 23minKBIA’s Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Clay Hurdle, Assistant Professor and 4-H State Specialist in Leadership and Civic Engagement at HDFS on the history of land grants in Missouri and how they impacted Mizzou’s identity, as well as the 4-H Extension, and how those seemingly unrelated things come together annually during the Missouri State Fair, happening this year August 13-23 in Sedalia.
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State Historical Society Busy Around Independence Day
29/06/2026 Duration: 11minKBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with Beth Pike and Joel Rhodes of the State Historical Society of Missouri, catching up on several events happening around the 4th of July, including a live reading of the Declaration of Independence. You can see the full schedule at State Historical Society events calendar