Federico Rabuffetti receives NSF grant

to improve quality of imaging and chemical sensing of disease biomarkers

Discovering new ways to impact children's health

New Wayne State study shows children with cardiomyopathy benefit from a "whole family" treatment approach

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Wayne State receives $2.2 million HRSA grant

to support neurodevelopmental disabilities leadership education

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Integrative Biosciences Center impacting health of Detroiters

Wayne State's IBio Center is dedicated to studying and eliminating health disparities in Detroit and beyond

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Wayne State receives $3.6 million NIH grant

IMSD program will increase number of underrepresented students in science majors

Wayne State receives $1.2 million to impact Detroit Public School students' interest in STEM

Promoting Student Interest in Science and Science Careers through a Scalable Place-based Environmental Educational Program at the Belle Isle Aquarium will train 90 DPS teachers in biological STEM areas and benefit over 2,300 students in Detroit.

WSU researchers helping Flint water crisis

Wayne State researchers are evaluating link between Flint water system and health problems

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Health Disparities

Explore videos, stories and events that feature some of the many Wayne State initiatives and passionate individuals committed to eradicating health disparities. Read more

Wayne State researcher receives prestigious NSF CAREER award

Research to examine unusual chemical structures; Impact women and minorities in science through new outreach program

Eranda Nikolla, professor of chemical engineering and materials science,

receives prestigious Camille Dreyfus Award

Wayne State receives $3.6 million NIH grant

to advance understanding of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

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Through our multidisciplinary approach to research and education, and ongoing collaboration with government, industry and other institutions, we seek to expand knowledge, enhance economic growth and improve the quality of life in the city of Detroit, state of Michigan and throughout the world.

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