Saving Lives, One Test at a Time
The loss of a child is devastating and the leading cause of infant death is premature birth.
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Busting Bacteria for a Safer Tomorrow
E. coli is a large, diverse group of bacteria often found in the intestines of humans and animals.
Caring in Crisis
In 2015, a substantial public health emergency emerged from the discovery of lead in the city of Flint’s water.
Addressing Health Disparities in Detroit: Wayne State University’s IBio Center
Studies have documented disparities in disease occurrence and health outcomes among non-white and economically disadvantaged populations, including higher death rates from cardiovascular disease and greater incidence of…
Collaborating to Study and Improve Children’s Health
Children’s brains develop very quickly in their early years, and this development is influenced by their environment.
Street Medicine Detroit
Founded in 2012 by WSU medical student Jonathan Wong, Street Medicine Detroit’s mission is to provide high-quality health care to Detroit’s homeless population wherever they are — in shelters and on the streets.
The Age of Alzheimer’s
Modern medicine has helped to double the average life expectancy over the past 150 years.
Strong Presence and Impact on Michigan
The institutions of the University Research Corridor (URC), one of the nation’s leading university clusters, are changing lives through groundbreaking research, talent development, and innovation.
Wayne State University Startup Acquired by Allergan plc in $60 Million Deal
Allergan plc, a leading global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, has acquired substantially all of the assets of Wayne State University startup, RetroSense Therapeutics LLC.
Grand Rapids Biomedical Research Facility
Michigan State University’s research arm in Grand Rapids will grow with the construction of a biomedical research facility on the site of the former Grand Rapids Press building at the northeast corner of Monroe Avenue…