Connecting foundations and research
“WOW is the first word that comes to mind when reflecting on our NOVUS Day of Discovery at the University of Missouri. We are incredibly grateful for the thoughtful planning, coordination, and follow-up led by Dr. Amy Petry. Our ongoing partnership and support of her undergraduate research and teaching program through the NOVUS Fund have fostered strong collaboration and a deep appreciation for her leadership.
Amy’s understanding of NOVUS, our intelligent nutrition solutions, and our research priorities were evident throughout the visit. She brought together an outstanding group of faculty, researchers, and university leaders from across the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the School of Medicine’s NextGen Precision Health Initiative, and the College of Engineering.
The NOVUS team was impressed by the breadth of expertise, innovative capabilities, and collaborative spirit across the University of Missouri. The interdisciplinary strengths we experienced align closely with our strategic goals and will help accelerate our efforts to modernize and advance research through impactful partnerships.
Our visit identified exciting opportunities for future collaboration, and we look forward to a reciprocal welcoming of University of Missouri students, faculty, and administrators to our global headquarters in Chesterfield later this summer as we continue to strengthen this valuable partnership.”
Deana Hancock Director, Global Applied Research & Technology, NOVUS
“We are incredibly grateful to the Novus Foundation for their support of our internship program in monogastric nutrition in the Division of Animal Sciences at Mizzou. Their gift is providing students with real-world research and production experience, helping them connect nutrition, animal health, and productivity. These experiences are shaping career paths and developing the next generation of leaders in animal agriculture.”
Amy L. Petry, Ph.D. Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri