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

$93.5 million

NIH awards rose nearly 9% from FY17 to FY22

$352.6 million

Research award dollars rose nearly 22% from FY22 to FY23

Key research areas spotlight

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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Cores and facilities spotlight

Community Engaged Research

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Research that's WARRIOR STRONG