University of Louisville Research and Innovation

Through a partnership with local residents, researchers are documenting and preserving the historic Petersburg-Newburg Cemetery. Using tools like GPS mapping and oral history collection, the project is safeguarding community stories and restoring a vital piece of Louisville’s heritage.

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UofL history and anthropology researchers partner with residents to preserve historic Petersburg Newburg Cemetery June 4, 2026 | This article was first published in the spring 2026 issue of Ignite Magazine. Read other stories from the magazine here.

A partnership between UofL’s Additive Manufacturing Institute of Science & Technology (AMIST) and Advanced Textile Industries is driving innovation in thermal management. Together, the teams have developed and refined a new cooling technology designed to improve efficiency for emerging applications in AI, defense and advanced computing.

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’s MD-PhD program has been designated a Medical Scientist Training Program by the National Institutes of Health—placing UofL among just 58 programs nationwide to receive this distinction.

The designation comes with $2 million in federal funding over five years and will expand opportunities at the University of Louisville School of Medicine for training the next generation of physician-scientists who bridge laboratory research and patient care.

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New federal designation elevates UofL physician-scientist training program August 11, 2026 | MSTP award provides MD-PhD program with funding and recognition

researcher, Laura M. Frey, Ph.D., LMFT, is helping lead a first-of-its-kind effort in Kentucky to better understand and prevent su***de through data-driven community collaboration. By bringing together public health officials, health care providers, faith leaders and other community partners, the Jefferson County Su***de Fatality Review Workgroup is identifying local trends, gaps in support and opportunities for intervention to help save lives and strengthen su***de prevention efforts across Louisville.

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Researchers at UofL lead data-driven su***de prevention initiative in Louisville June 4, 2026 | This article was first published in the spring 2026 issue of Ignite Magazine. Read other stories from the magazine here.

-founded startup Sofab Inks is translating cutting-edge renewable energy research into real-world impact. Its advanced materials are enabling more efficient solar technologies and supporting the development of cleaner, more cost-effective energy solutions

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UofL startup Sofab Inks scales perovskite innovation March 4, 2026 | UofL startup Sofab Inks scales perovskite innovation On a mission to accelerate decarbonization, Sofab Inks is reimagining how solar panels are made — making them more efficient, affordable and scalable in the process. Founded in 2022 by UofL researchers Sashil Chapagain, Blake Mar...

We are proud to announce plans for a new Center for Bioscience and Innovation Park. This investment marks an exciting step towards expanding 's research enterprise and will create new pathways for researchers to collaborate across disciplines and translate discoveries into technologies, startups and solutions that benefit our communities.

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UofL announces new Center for Bioscience and concepts for an innovation park | UofL News The University of Louisville has announced plans for the federally funded Center for Bioscience, a research and innovation facility and the first building to be constructed in a high-density, multi-use innovation park proposed for the former Kentucky Trailer property. A $70 million federal appropria...

Founded by two researchers, Melissa Smith & Corey T. Watson, Clareo Biosciences is advancing the field of precision medicine through next-generation immune profiling. By analyzing how genetic differences shape immune responses, the company is helping researchers and clinicians develop better diagnostics, therapies and vaccines.

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UofL startup Clareo Biosciences unlocks potential of immune profiling March 4, 2026 | A new biomedical startup founded by two UofL researchers is poised to reset the foundation for the field of genetics. Clareo Biosciences is a Louisville-based company that serves laboratories and clinics worldwide to better understand disease pathologies, improve diagnoses and design...

With the launch of the Kentucky Center for Digital Innovation, is expanding its leadership in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity while creating new opportunities for research, workforce development and industry engagement.

This investment positions UofL as the Commonwealth's preferred partner for AI and cybersecurity research, strengthening Kentucky's innovation ecosystem for years to come.

UofL launches Kentucky Center for Digital Innovation to advance research, education | UofL News The University of Louisville has launched the Kentucky Center for Digital Innovation (KCDI) to advance cybersecurity and artificial intelligence through cutting-edge research, workforce development and industry collaboration. The center will supercharge established efforts across the university, inc...

This collaborative study demonstrates how clinical research can directly inform care, improving outcomes for some of our most vulnerable patients while advancing evidence-based medicine.

Thank you to the investigators, clinicians, and research staff whose work continues to transform discoveries into better health for our communities.

UofL, Norton led study helps opioid-exposed newborns recover sooner July 21, 2026 | A major new study shows that individualized treatment for babies born with opioid withdrawal can speed recovery and reduce time spent in the hospital. The clinical trial led by Lori A. Devlin, professor in the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics and n...

University of Louisville Trager Institute is helping reshape the future of brain health by integrating cognitive wellness and dementia prevention into routine care. Through a new initiative focused on early screening, education, and personalized interventions, clinicians aim to empower patients to take proactive steps toward healthier aging.

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UofL Trager Optimal Aging Clinic's new initiative redefines midlife care June 4, 2026 | This article was first published in the spring 2026 issue of Ignite Magazine. Read other stories from the magazine here.