Research facts
$242.2 million
Wayne State reported $242.2 million in research expenditures in FY22
75th
Ranked 75th by NSF among public research universities for total R&D expenditures in FY22
$91.5 million
NIH awards rose nearly 7.5% from FY17 to FY23
$352.6 million
Research award dollars rose nearly 22% from FY22 to FY23
Key research areas spotlight
Big Data
Big data is the bridge to the next wave of innovation and growth. At Wayne State, researchers are using big data science and business analytics with a strong focus on solving real-life business problems in active collaboration with regional industry while leveraging core strengths and research interests.
Big data management and big data analytics require a slew of advanced concepts, tools, and technologies and a close collaboration among an interdisciplinary team of subject matter experts. Wayne State researchers have extensive experience in successfully delivering and leading a variety of big data and business analytics projects and initiatives across several industries such as healthcare, manufacturing and automotive, retail and government.
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Cores and facilities spotlight
Microscopy and Cytometry
The Microscopy, Imaging & Cytometry Resources core aims to enhance the peer-reviewed funded research activities of faculty whose research requires these techniques.
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