NML News

Review Highlights Neuromuscular Vulnerability

Publications, Trainee Highlights

A review led by Dr. Saxena and Dr. Moss and in collaboration with Dr. Arnold, Dr. Nishimune and Fereshteh Darvishi was published in the Journal of Neuroscience: "The Neuromuscular Junction: A shared Vulnerability in Aging and Disease". This work summarizes our 2025 SfN MiniSymposium and was featured as the cover image.

Research Presented at MoPhys Meeting

Scientific Conferences, Trainee Highlights

Trainees from the Arnold and Moss labs presented research at the Missouri Physiological Society meeting, a statewide conference promoting collaboration in physiological science.

Best Basic Research Poster Award (NEALS)

Grants & Awards

Dr. Smita Saxena received the Best Basic Research Poster Award at the recent 2025 Northeast Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (NEALS) Annual Meeting held in Clearwater, Florida. Poster title: “Talineuren (TLN): A GM1-Loaded Nanoliposomal Therapeutic Targeting Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Proteostasis in ALS”.

CMT Community Connects Science and Patients

Outreach

The Nerve to Cure event, co-organized by NextGen NML and the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation, brought together individuals with CMT, families, clinicians and researchers to foster community engagement and advance patient-focused research.

Neuromuscular Research Featured at NMSG

Scientific Conferences, Trainee Highlights

Work from the labs of Dr. Saxena, Dr. Kelly and Dr. Sierra-Delgado was presented at Neuromuscular Study Group meeting, a collaborative forum advancing neuromuscular disease research and clinical trials.

Lecture Addresses Pain Management in CMT

Outreach

Dr. Castoro delivered a national lecture on symptom and pain management in CMT through a learning series hosted by the MDA and HNF.

Graduate Student Earns SfN Travel Award

Grants & Awards, Trainee Highlights

Vladimir Omelyusik, a PhD student in the Kundu Lab, received a Graduate Student Travel Award from the Society for Neuroscience.

Review Covers Inherited Neuropathies

Publications

A review led by Dr. Moss and Dr. Castoro was published in Neurologic Clinics: "Inherited Peripheral Neuropathies"

Students Explore Science at NextGen

Outreach

NextGen Precision Health hosted high school juniors for the MU Mini-Medical School, offering hands-on lab experiences in the Moss lab and behind-the-scenes tours led by Dr. Arnold to inspire future healthcare professionals.

Dr. Moss Shares Clinical Trial Experience

News & Media

Dr. Moss shared her perspective as a participant in a Charcot-Marie-Tooth clinical trial at NextGen Precision Health, highlighting the patient experience in translational research.

MiniSymposium Highlights Neuromuscular Research

Scientific Conferences

Dr. Saxena and Dr. Moss organized a MiniSymposium at the 2025 Peripheral Nerve Society meeting, featuring presentations by Dr. Arnold and Dr. Castoro. Title: "Aging and Charcot Marie Tooth Disease: Understanding the Neuromuscular Junction's Role in Disease
Progression and Physical Decline"

NextGen Pathways Showcases Translational Science

Scientific Conferences, Trainee Highlights

The NextGen Pathways Conference brought together faculty, trainees and leaders across the University of Missouri system to highlight innovation and foster collaboration. Trainees from the Arnold, Moss and Saxena labs presented research.