News and Announcements

• Vice President Obasi announces the creation of WSU’s Division of Research & Innovation July 22, 2024
• Wayne State postdoctoral trainee awarded K.C. Donnelly Externship from NIEHS SRP July 16, 2024
• Wayne State drives advancements in health with cutting-edge technology July 12, 2024
• Detroit researchers receive Department of Defense grant to assist in discovering new treatments for ovarian cancer July 8, 2024
• NIH funds critical center in Detroit to lead efforts to investigate and mitigate health impacts of community-voiced chemical and non-chemical stressors June 27, 2024
• Backward walking speed reserve assessment offers improved clinical screening for risks and decline in MS patients June 25, 2024
• Wayne State University experts warn of potential threats due to low vaccination rates in Michigan; stress importance of immunization June 24, 2024
• Bank statements reveal clues to excessive spending and cognitive decline June 24, 2024
• Wayne State’s Community Health Worker Academy receives MDHHS grant to support expansion of Neighborhood Wellness Center initiative June 12, 2024
• NSF CAREER grant supports Wayne State fluorescent protein study, student lab opportunities June 12, 2024
• Wayne State University receives $5 million HRSA grant for geriatrics workforce enhancement program June 6, 2024
• Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute researchers honored by Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health June 6, 2024
• Wayne State University experts discuss recent avian influenza H5N1 developments and potential implications April 9, 2024
• NIH awards $3.4M to Wayne State University to investigate biomarkers for better reproductive success April 8, 2024
• Wayne State University researchers uncover potential treatment targets for Zika virus-related eye abnormalities March 28, 2024
• Wayne State University to collaborate on $75 million DOE award March 18, 2024
• Wayne State University scientists develop a simple blood test to quickly diagnose sarcoidosis February 28, 2024
• Detroit research team to develop novel strategies to identify genetic contributions to cancer risk and overcome barriers to genetic testing for African Americans February 26, 2024
• Wayne State University awarded $1.4 million from Department of Defense to expand on research findings surrounding prostate cancer February 7, 2024
• Ezemenari Obasi, Ph.D., appointed Wayne State University's next vice president for research January 30, 2024
• Bhanu Jena, Ph.D., to receive 2024 Lipid Science Prize January 29, 2024
• Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Announces $5 Million to Establish a New Venture Fund Supporting the State’s University Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem January 29, 2024
• Dr. Mor receives Best Mentor Award from International Society for Immunology and Reproduction January 23, 2024
• Wayne State students participate in fifth annual Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge from The Science Coalition January 4, 2024
• Wayne State University study reports progress in long-term protection against ovarian cancer tumors December 11, 2023