Research facts
75th
Ranked 75th by NSF among public research universities for total R&D expenditures in FY22
$352.6 million
Research award dollars rose nearly 22% from FY22 to FY23
$242.2 million
Wayne State reported $242.2 million in research expenditures in FY22
$91.5 million
NIH awards rose nearly 7.5% from FY17 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
Animal Facilities
The DLAR is responsible for administering the university's laboratory animal care and use program. The IACUC ensures that all research and teaching protocols using live vertebrate animals are designed and carried out in a humane manner that complies with all applicable laws, policies, and guidelines.
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