Research at DU
Redefining research. Reinventing possible.
At the 麻豆区, our research contributes to humanity鈥檚 understanding of the world鈥攁nd by doing so, serves the public good. Join us and leverage relationships and resources to connect with faculty members, students, and change-making funding. Be empowered to engage in groundbreaking work. And help fuel our campus-wide commitment to innovation as, together, we encourage research and scholarship that pushes boundaries of what was previously thought possible.

$20M Research Awards New award funding DU received this year. Of 132 new FY24 grants, 13 exceeded $500K.

36,307 Citations Number of times the work of DU faculty was cited this year in industry publications and reference materials.

258 Principal & Co-PI Investigators Our policies empower faculty to lead innovative, impactful research across disciplines.
Research with Impact

DU鈥檚 Allen Distinguished Investigator Conducts Breakthrough Research on Brain Function
Electron micrograph of extracellular vesicles (colorized in purple) on top of the surface of a C. elegans embryoWhen neurons lose their shape, impaired brain function or neurodegeneration can result. Ann Wehman, Assistant Pr...

Q&A: Ritchie School Researcher Combatting Heart Disease
Valentine鈥檚 Day is here and hearts are all around. But Feb. 14 is not the only day you should be thinking about hearts. February is American Heart Month, dedicated to raising awaren...

Q&A: Solving the Affordable Housing Crisis
Cities across the country are feeling the weight of a shortage of affordable housing. Economic growth, fluctuating interest rates and an expanding short-term rental market have coll...

