University of Louisville Research and Innovation

We are proud to announce that the University of Louisville has been selected by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to operate a new Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Kentucky. This is big news for defense innovation at and will provide greater opportunities to Kentucky businesses looking to work with the United States Department of War.

UofL chosen to operate new Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub | UofL News The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), part of the U.S. Department of War, recently selected the University of Louisville to operate a Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub for the state of Kentucky. This new designation will bring Kentucky talent and technology companies greater opportunities to support Depart...

Researchers at the Kosair for Kids Center for Pediatric NeuroRecovery at the University of Louisville are helping children with complete spinal cord injuries regain the ability to walk using non-invasive electrical stimulation, physical therapy, and conscious intent.

This pioneering study offers new hope and demonstrates the power of combining innovation, therapy, and the human spirit.

UofL researchers help paralyzed children take steps using external electrical stimulation | UofL News Children with complete paralysis due to spinal cord injuries gained the ability to take steps thanks to an innovative, external electrical stimulation technique at the University of Louisville. Researchers in UofL's Kosair for Kids Center for Pediatric NeuroRecovery provided a combination therapy to...

What if boredom could be a catalyst rather than a curse? philosopher Andreas Elpidorou argues that the “blasé” boredom we all try to avoid might actually push us toward growth, meaning, and creative change.

Read the full story:
https://news.louisville.edu/news/philosophy-blase

How do we ensure future systems remain safe, ethical, and under human control? UofL computer scientist Roman Yampolskiy, a pioneer in AI safety, is tackling this question head-on.

🔗 Read the full story: https://news.louisville.edu/news/heading-catastrophe

With $11.5 million in new NIH funding, researchers at the Center for Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy and clinicians at Health are advancing innovative treatments that harness the body’s own immune system to fight cancer.

UofL and UofL Health receive $11.5 million to develop new cancer immunotherapies | UofL News Cancer remains one of the greatest health concerns in the U.S., but University of Louisville cancer researchers and UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center oncologists are improving outcomes for patients in Kentucky and beyond. UofL's Center for Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy (CCII), established in...

and UofL Health are participating in a clinical trial to test new pathways for treating ischemic strokes in patients arriving 4.5 to 24 hours after symptom onset. This study could expand access to advanced care and improve outcomes for many who have limited treatment options.

UofL, UofL Health investigate new pathways for treating ischemic strokes | UofL News Every moment is critical when treating a stroke. Ischemic strokes, which account for 87% of all strokes annually, occur when a blood clot or other blockage disrupts blood flow to the brain. Without immediate treatment, brain cells are deprived of oxygen and begin to die, potentially causing lasting....

When catastrophic floods devastated rural communities in eastern Kentucky, researchers stepped in not just to study the damage, but to partner with local residents to build solutions that are rooted in lived experience. Thanks to a $4M NSF grant, this multidisciplinary team is combining sensor technology, watershed modeling, and community-led planning to anticipate future floods, strengthen warning systems, and support recovery.

🔗 Read the full story: https://news.louisville.edu/news/changing-tides

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Learn more about IRB submissions during our upcoming Research!Louisville session on Friday, October 17 at 9am!

Research!Louisville: What to Know before IRB Submission Research!Louisville: Protocol Considerations from Legal and Privacy: What to Know before IRB Submission This session of Research!Louisville will give information on IRB submission assistance. It's hybrid, so you can join remotely or in person.

Learn more about conducting compliant human subject research during our upcoming Research!Louisville session!

Research!Louisville: Consent to Human Subjects Research with Confidence Research!Louisville: Consent to Human Subjects Research with Confidence: Design, Delivery, and Documentation This session of Research!Louisville will give information on conducting compliant human subject research. It's hybrid, so you can join remotely or in person.

Big news for pediatric cancer research at ! Thanks to this investment, the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics and Norton Children's Cancer Institute will bring in 3 top researchers to accelerate pediatric cancer discoveries and clinical trials.

UofL, Norton Children's receive $2.5 million grant to hire pediatric cancer researchers | UofL News The University of Louisville has been awarded $2.5 million from the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund. The grant will be used to hire three new researchers who will help develop new therapeutics and conduct clinical trials for the UofL School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics and Nort...

We’re proud to celebrate the University of Louisville's highest-ever U.S. News and World Report ranking for its 2026 Best Colleges list. This achievement reflects the innovation, research excellence and dedication of our entire Cardinal community!

UofL earns highest-ever U.S. News & World Report ranking | UofL News As the University of Louisville continues to redefine student success, Cardinal progress takes flight with the university's highest rank on record from the U.S. News & World Report for its 2026 Best Colleges. UofL soared 13 spots to reach No. 84 among Top Public Schools, and it climbed to No. 158 on...

Planning to submit an R01 or similar grant? Strengthen your proposal skills with this multi-part starting Oct. 9! Sessions run every Thursday in October at 12pm for 2 hours each and cover strategies to make your application competitive.

Learn more: https://events.louisville.edu/event/register-for-the-bootcampfor-r-series-applicants