University of Louisville Research and Innovation

09/29/2026

University of Louisville School of Medicine students Kieran Richards and Justin Houts are taking their work with Claustrum Design to the next stage by developing Precisionject, a syringe attachment designed to give physicians greater control and stability during needle-based procedures.

Kieran Richards and Justin Houts created Precisionject to give physicians better control during injections. Now their company is raising $2 million. Stephen P. Schmidt has the story.

09/24/2026

Researchers with University of Louisville Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute analyzed data from 27 studies and found that about three hours of exposure to low levels of air pollution may be enough to affect heart rate variability, an indicator of the body’s stress response.
These findings add to our understanding of how environmental exposures can affect cardiovascular health and may help guide future research and interventions.
Read the full story: https://news.louisville.edu/news/uofl-study-finds-longer-periods-air-pollution-exposure-can-stress-heart

September 8, 2026 | Findings may offer guidance for individuals who spend long periods outdoors or who have cardiovascular conditions

09/17/2026

A transformative $4.5 million gift from the Gibbs Foundation has established the Gibbs Foundation Endowment in the University of Louisville School of Medicine, creating a lasting source of support for respiratory disease research.

Building on nearly a decade of collaboration, the endowment will help researchers advance technologies and approaches for understanding and treating lung disease—from improving lungs for transplantation to developing new tools for detecting and managing respiratory conditions.

The investment will also support hands-on research experiences for the next generation of scientists and physician-researchers.

Read more: https://news.louisville.edu/news/gibbs-foundation-gift-establishes-endowment

September 3, 2026 | A transformative $4.5 million gift to the University of Louisville establishes the Gibbs Foundation Endowment in the School of Medicine, creating a lasting impact for groundbreaking respiratory disease research. The Gibbs Foundation investment will fuel scientific discovery, adva...

09/10/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Research & Innovation Awards!

These awards recognize the faculty, staff and partners whose dedication, creativity and support drive research and innovation forward at the University of Louisville.

If you know someone whose contributions deserve recognition, we encourage you to submit a nomination on or before, Friday, September 25.

Learn more about the award categories and nomination process: uofl.me/research-awards

09/03/2026

At , researchers Cheri Levinson, Adam Gaweda and Irina Vanzhula PhD are harnessing artificial intelligence to redefine patient care by developing tools that tailor treatments to individual needs. From dialysis clinics to behavioral health, these innovations are improving outcomes and bringing truly personalized medicine closer to reality.

Follow the link to read the full story: https://research.louisville.edu/news/uofl-researchers-harness-ai-deliver-personalized-patient-care

June 2, 2026 | This article was first published in the spring 2026 issue of Ignite Magazine. Read other stories from the magazine here.

08/27/2026

The University of Louisville has received $11.6 million from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) to launch ’s new Nutrition and Metabolic Health Center, expanding research into some of the most pressing health challenges facing Kentucky and beyond—including diabetes, obesity, heart disease and metabolic liver disease.

Combined with $7.25 million in university support, this five-year Center of Biomedical Research Excellence grant will accelerate research in nutrition and metabolic health by fostering collaboration across disciplines, expanding research facilities and developing the next generation of research leaders through mentorship and project funding.

Learn more: https://news.louisville.edu/news/uofl-receives-116-million-amplify-research-nutrition-and-metabolic-health

August 26, 2026 | NIH funding will support research to promote health and address chronic diseases related to poor diet

08/25/2026

Through a collaboration with BioLink Systems, researchers have developed sensor-based wearable technology designed to enhance care for nursing home residents. The system provides real-time health data that helps caregivers deliver more personalized and responsive support.

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08/24/2026

Congratulations to the graduates of our Defense Product Innovation Bootcamp! 🎉

Delivered in partnership with NSF I-Corps Hub: Mid-South program and Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Kentucky, this cohort brought together innovators and entrepreneurs focused on addressing challenges and opportunities within the defense sector.

We're proud to celebrate the hard work, growth, and dedication demonstrated throughout the program and look forward to seeing these ventures continue to advance. Congratulations to this inspiring community of founders and innovators!

08/20/2026

researchers from the University of Louisville School of Medicine have successfully developed an AI-powered software platform designed to help clinical laboratories interpret blood tests. Now licensed to Helena Laboratories Corporation, this technology is moving from the lab toward broader clinical use to improve the speed, consistency and accuracy critical to patient care.

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August 12, 2026 | Researchers at the University of Louisville have developed an artificial intelligence-powered software platform designed to assist clinical laboratories in detecting conditions that may lead to certain types of blood cell cancer. Licensed by Helena Laboratories, the PROBE (Protein....

08/18/2026

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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June 4, 2026 | This article was first published in the spring 2026 issue of Ignite Magazine. Read other stories from the magazine here.