Research facts
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Awards from the NIH rose 7.6% in FY18
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Research awards received rose 6% in FY18 since FY14
69th
Ranked 69th by NSF among public research universities for total R&D expenditures
$259 million
Research award dollars rose over 70% from FY14 to FY18
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Imaging
Researchers across WSU's campus are developing new techniques to improve health through the use of imaging technology. Engineering faculty are working with physicians to reduce venous reflux diseases by incoporating photoacoustic imaging technology in their research. Researchers in the Department of Psychiatry are exploring the mechanism of impaired learning and memory in schizophrenia using funcational MRI and functional magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Through the MR Core Research facility, faculty are working to better understand brain diseases and injuries in hope of developing new treatments.
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Animal Facilities
The DLAR is responsible for administering the university's laboratory animal care and use program. The IACUC ensures that all research and teaching protocols using live vertebrate animals are designed and carried out in a humane manner that complies with all applicable laws, policies, and guidelines.
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