Missouri State University students are passionate about conducting research. In the Biology Department, students are conducting research on how the immune system fights infectious disease and how problems in the immune system can result in autoimmune disease. This includes research on basic functions of immune system proteins like NLRP3 and NLRP12, which are involved in autoimmune diseases. Other students study how the immune system responds to two infections at the same time, one with flu virus and one with a fungus. These double infections or "co-infections" result in high death rates. Student research at MSU will help other scientists and doctors better understand how diseases are caused and how to treat them. However, in order to continue their research, MSU students need your support. 100% of all donations will be used to fund student research projects.
Our students benefit in the following ways:
1. Students gain experience in scientific research essential for their future careers.
2. Students contribute to our understanding of health and disease. They actually make a difference by solving real world problems.
3. Students share their research and knowledge with the world by attending national and international scientific conferences and writing research articles published in scientific journals.
Please consider donating so that our students can continue their important research. Thank you for your time and support.
For additional information please contact Dr. Christopher Lupfer, ChristopherLupfer@MissouriState.edu or at 417.836.6887.
*In addition, MSU alumni who make a qualifying gift of $50 or more receive a V.I.B.card - Very Important Bear
Visit MSU Alumni Association for additional information how to become engaged with the association and what events are coming to your area.
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Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $100
Match Complete!
Offered by Christopher Lupfer
Our campaign has ended, and we want to thank all those who helped promote the campaign and all those who donated. Although we did not reach 100% of our goal, we have all truly made a difference in the lives of MSU students by supporting student lead biomedical research.
2122 days ago by Christopher LupferThank you again to all those who have donated. We have raised enough to fully fund 3 student projects. If you are still considering donating, there are a few hours left. Please make a donation before midnight tonight.
2123 days ago by Christopher LupferThank you to all those who have supported us thus far. We are more than half way to our goal! On Saturday, one amazing and generous donor gave $1000. Many other donors have given $100 donation in the past week. We have just over one week left, and this campaign is on a roll. Thank you!
2131 days ago by Christopher LupferWe have almost reached $1000! If you are considering making a donation, please do so now. It costs about $1000 to fund one student research project, so we almost have the first one funded, but we would like to fund five projects. Please consider donating, even just $10 would help us reach our goal.
2136 days ago by Christopher LupferThank you to all of our donors thus far. Dr. Lupfer offered a matching donation of $100 today and this was met in just a few hours. Amazing! Thank you to Herman and Sharon Carroll for making this possible!
We are making good progress, but we need to keep going. Please continue to share this campaign with family, friends and coworkers. If you have not donated yet, please consider doing so now.
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