University of Mississippi

Meeting Objectives

The University of Mississippi Office for Research and Economic Development (ORED) facilitates impactful collaborations to drive applied research and innovation that serves Mississippi and beyond. Key areas of focus for SEUS-CP:

When it comes to designing smarter therapeutics, improving patient outcomes and targeting aggressive cancers, University of Mississippi researchers are at the forefront of biomedical discovery.

Researchers in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi are reinventing personalized medicine by 3D printing capsules and vaccines that can be tailored to and individual patient needs. This creates opportunities for precision medicine enabling more flexible and affordable drug delivery.

Our campus researchers are taking a multi-front approach to fighting cancer, from innovative drug delivery to stopping the spread. Teams are developing heart drugs into cancer treatments, delivering targeted therapies through sugar-coated nanoparticles, harnessing sea-cucumbers compounds to halt metastasis and stripping away the ”shield” cancer cells us to spread. These diverse strategies share a single goal: stopping aggressive cancers sooner, safer and with far more precision.

Researchers have identified ways to harness the pain-mitigating power of cannabis without the negative side effects of THC, a psychoactive compound found in the plant. This work advances the development of nonaddictive treatments for chronic pain, anxiety and other conditions, expanding patient access to safer plant based therapeutic options.

Engineers at the University of Mississippi are using artificial intelligence to enable mobile heart attack detection. The development of algorithms that could transform smartwatches and fitness trackers into life-saving medical devices capable of identifying cardiac emergencies in real-time and alerting users to seek immediate care.

Scientists at the University found that nearly 90% of sports supplements are inaccurately labeled and many contained ingredients prohibited or not approved by the Food and Drug Administration, misleading customers looking to improve their health. Researchers at the National Center for Natural Products, on our campus, strengthen quality control standards and help ensure that consumers receive safe, accurately labeled natural products.

University of Mississippi engineers are designing stronger fuel to fortify nuclear reactors, reducing the likelihood of failure in the extreme environment of irradiation within fission reactors. This could unlock safer, longer-lasting fuel for next generation of reactors, advancing nuclear energy as a reliable and low carbon power source.
Our students are building the future of American nuclear energy through the U.S. Department of Energy’s University Nuclear Leadership Program. These students are gaining the skills, experience and exposure to strengthen the national nuclear workforce and support long-term energy security.

Geologists are searching the ocean depths for potential locations of brine pools, underwater lakes that show promise as a potential source of lithium, the primary material used in rechargeable batteries and advanced energy storage technologies. Identifying viable lithium reserves could diversify supply chains, bolster the American energy economy and support the United States’ growing demand for sustainable technology.

Organization Profile

As the flagship institution, the University of Mississippi recognizes its unique potential to create transformative change. Our focus is on enabling researchers to succeed by providing guidance, resources, and collaborations that connect innovative ideas with real-world impact.

The Carnegie Classification of Higher Education has designated The University of Mississippi a “Research 1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production” institution.
Our researchers provide unique expertise and facilities for collaborations across industries, from natural products, advanced manufacturing, and physical acoustics. The University of Mississippi is committed to advancing innovation and solving complex challenges that transcend national borders.

Learn more about partnering with the University of Mississippi: https://olemiss.edu/research/industry-engagement/

Phone number: 662-915-7583
Email: research@olemiss.edu