Research facts
$288.4 million
Research award dollars rose nearly 23.3% from FY17 to FY22
$242.2 million
Wayne State reported $242.2 million in research expenditures in FY22
72nd
Ranked 72nd by NSF among public research universities for total R&D expenditures in FY21
$93.5 million
NIH awards rose nearly 9% from FY17 to FY22
Key research areas spotlight
Cardiovascular
Wayne State University researchers are recognized experts in cardiovascular research. They are leading research in cardiac biomarkers, clinical trials operations and management related to heart disease, animal models of cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology, understanding the molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular development and so much more. Their work is critical in developing new therapeutic strategies to improve treatment of human vascular diseases.
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Cores and facilities spotlight
Lumigen Instrument Center
The Lumigen Instrument Center provides high-quality research and teaching support to Wayne State faculty and students, as well to Detroit-area and the Michigan scientific community.
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