Location

The Berndsen Lab is housed in beautiful Stephens Hall. Located at the northeast corner of the University of Missouri (Mizzou) campus, Stephens Hall is an integral part of the Biochemistry Department's complex, which also includes Schweitzer Hall and Schlundt Annex. Constructed in 1936, Stephens Hall was named in honor of E. Sydney Stephens, a Columbia businessman who contributed to the establishment of the Missouri Conservation Commission. The building underwent extensive renovations in 2001 to create state-of-the-art molecular biology laboratories, conference rooms, and offices for the Department of Biochemistry. 

Nestled between Stephens and Lefevre Halls is the Wildlife Pond, one of the Mizzou Botanic Garden's hidden gems. Created in the 1920s from a natural spring, the pond originally featured a Japanese garden with an arched bridge and Pagoda gate, making it a favorite spot among students. Today, the pond is home to several native Missouri water plants and provides a tranquil setting on campus. 

The Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health Building at the University of Missouri is a state-of-the-art research facility dedicated to advancing precision health care. Spanning 265,000 square feet, this four-story complex brings together researchers, clinicians, and industry partners to tackle some of the most pressing health challenges, including heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. 

Strategically located adjacent to MU Health Care and Truman VA hospitals, the building fosters seamless collaboration between scientists and clinicians. Its design emphasizes interdisciplinary research, featuring open laboratory spaces, advanced imaging facilities—including the advanced Electron Microscopy Core