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Wayne State Research @WSUResearch

WSU is one of the top public research universities as noted by the National Science Foundation, with research expenditures of nearly $254 million.

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Join Wayne State's Center for Emerging and Infectious Diseases on Dec. 11 at 3:30 for their next webinar focused on HPV vaccines, questions and hesitancy. The seminar is free; registration is required. Register at events.wayne.edu/main/2025/1…

CEID Webinar Series: HPV Vaccines, Questions and Hesitancy

We are pleased to invite the campus community and colleagues to Wayne State University’s Center for Emerging and Infectious Diseases (CEID)'s webinar series on addressing vaccine hesitancy.&...

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Congratulations to Dr. Amanda Miller on her recent award from the U.S. Department of Education. Together with the University of Kansas and University of Arizona, she will work to train the next generation of leaders in the special education field! research.wayne.edu/news/wayn…
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NSF CAREER awards to Dr. Mahbub Islam and Dr. Xingyu Zhou in Wayne State University's James and Patricia Anderson College of Engineering, will push forward research into AI reliability and next-generation batteries. research.wayne.edu/news/nsf-…

NSF CAREER awards to Wayne State University push forward research into AI reliability and next-ge...

NSF CAREER awards to Wayne State University push forward research into AI reliability and next-generation batteries.

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Wayne State has been awarded a $1.7 M T32 NIH grant to train future researchers in both environmental and genetic factors of health. The program will be led by Dr. Douglas Ruden and Dr. Wanqing Liu. research.wayne.edu/news/17-m…
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Researchers at Wayne State and the Karmanos Cancer Institute have developed a chemical imaging probe that resists the breakdown of certain compounds in the body, giving doctors a more dependable way to track, and potentially treat, prostate cancer. today.wayne.edu/medicine/new…

New imaging probe helps track, possibly treat, prostate cancer before resistance to treatment...

Researchers at Wayne State University and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute have developed a chemical imaging probe that resists the breakdown of certain compounds in the body, giving doctors...

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VP Ezemenari M. Obasi was interviewed on WXYZ’s Spotlight on the News. He discussed Wayne State’s launch of the Grand Challenges initiative and how research plays an important role in helping solve some of society’s most critical problems. wxyz.com/news/political/spot…

Spotlight on the News: WSU's Grand Challenges initiative; Detroit's national leadership conference

On Sunday, November 9, Spotlight will take a deep dive into Wayne State University’s bold new Grand Challenges initiative and we'll tell you about a national leadership conference headed to Detroit.

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Dr. Andria B. Eisman received an award from NIH to work with agencies and education partners to improve access to school-based substance use prevention and treatment programs for adolescents who are at risk of substance misuse and substance use disorders. research.wayne.edu/news/nih-…

NIH award to explore improved delivery systems for school-based substance use prevention and...

NIH award to Wayne State to explore improved delivery systems for school-based substance use prevention and treatment programs

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Congratulations to Dr. Beth Berger on her most recent NIH award! The $2.3 million project will focus on finding new therapeutic strategies to fight infection and preserve vision caused by microbial keratitis, an infection of the cornea. research.wayne.edu/news/nih-…

NIH grant to Wayne State supports research into mitigating the lasting effects from eye infections

NIH grant to Wayne State's Dr. Elizabeth Berger supports research into mitigating the lasting effects from eye infections.

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Congratulations to Dr. Mindy Huang, asst. prof. of physics and astronomy on her recent $1.98 M award from NIH that will help develop next generation computational modeling tools to inform potential therapeutic strategies! research.wayne.edu/news/nih-…

NIH grant allows for development of next-generation computational tools to study fat metabolism and...

Wayne State University receives grant from NIH that will help with development of next-generation computational tools to study fat metabolism and disease

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Dr. Ana Daugherty, associate professor of psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been named director of Wayne State University's Institute of Gerontology. research.wayne.edu/news/wayn…

Wayne State University’s vice president for research & innovation announces new leader of the...

Dr. Ana Daugherty named new leader of the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University.

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Congratulations to WSU researchers, Drs. Carcone, Ellis and Outlaw on their new NIH award that will use VR to reduce stress in young adults with diabetes. research.wayne.edu/news/new-…

New study explores the use of VR in reducing stress in young adults with diabetes

New study explores the use of VR in reducing stress in young adults with diabetes

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A $2.3 M grant from the National Eye Institute of the NIH will help Wayne State University researchers develop new treatments for patients with corneal injury and disease. research.wayne.edu/news/wayn…

Wayne State University researchers seek new treatments for corneal injury and disease

Wayne State University researchers receive NIH funding to help seek new treatments for corneal injury and disease.

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Congratulations to WSU's Sukhvinder Singh and Ashok Kumar, on the receipt of a new DOD grant that aims to develop novel therapies to enhance corneal nerve repair and promote wound healing after ocular chemical injury. research.wayne.edu/news/dod-…

DOD research aims to offer new solutions for ocular chemical injuries in military personnel

DOD research at Wayne State University School of Medicine aims to offer new solutions for ocular chemical injuries and more in military personnel

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Dr. Zhiqiang Cao received a grant from Breakthrough T1D International to develop the next generation of ultra-rapid insulin to improve glycemic control and reduce the burden of disease management for patients with Type 1 diabetes. research.wayne.edu/news/wayn…

Wayne State research aims to improve quality of life for people with Type 1 diabetes

Wayne State University's Dr. Cao received a grant from Breakthrough T1D International to develop rapid acting insulin responses.

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Congratulations to Dr. Anna Gottschlich on her recent NCI career award. These important awards foster the research and development of the next generation of outstanding scientists. research.wayne.edu/news/wayn…

Wayne State researcher receives NIH award to explore socio-genomic factors of local endometrial...

Wayne State researcher receives NIH award to explore socio-genomic factors of local endometrial cancer survival rates

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With the help of a $3.42M grant from the National Institutes of Health, Wayne State University researchers are evaluating whether cannabidiol can enhance the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy for individuals with generalized anxiety disorder. research.wayne.edu/news/wayn…

Wayne State researchers examine how combining CBD and therapy may have greater effects on anxiety...

Researchers will work to determine if CBD can help more people benefit from therapy by enhancing their brain's ability to regulate emotions.

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Dr. Ryan Insolera, assistant professor of ophthalmology, visual and anatomical sciences at Wayne State University, received a $1.8 million NIH grant to explore the underlying biology of several diseases. research.wayne.edu/news/wayn…

Wayne State University research to help better understand critical cell biological processes that...

Wayne State University research to help better understand critical cell biological processes that may lead to new disease treatments

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A Wayne State research team published a paper in the journal, Diabetes, that established an association between exposure to benzene, a prevalent airborne volatile organic compound, and insulin resistance in humans across all ages. research.wayne.edu/news/stud…

Study links air pollution exposure to type 2 diabetes susceptibility

Wayne State study links air pollution exposure to type 2 diabetes susceptibility

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Wayne State University faculty experts offer expertise on current U.S. outbreak of avian influenza: research.wayne.edu/news/avia…

Avian influenza alert: Wayne State University experts advise public on current U.S. outbreak

Avian influenza alert: Wayne State University experts advise public on current U.S. outbreak

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Congratulations to WSU's Dr. Christopher Kassotis for being chosen to receive the 2024 Lou Guillette Jr. Outstanding Young Investigator Award from Healthy Environment and Endocrine Disruptor Strategies. research.wayne.edu/news/wayn…
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