Research & Innovation
Pushing for progress
UofL harnesses the power of innovation to better our community and beyond. The university aims to advance health, empower communities and engineer the future economy through discoveries that will build a better world.
The university is a leader in advanced manufacturing and technology and has earned international acclaim for groundbreaking breakthroughs in medicine, including transplantation, cancer research, cardiac care and spinal cord. Aided by leading-edge computer systems and laboratories focusing on high-demand fields including bioengineering, nanotechnology and artificial intelligence, UofL pushes boundaries to drive progress.
Our researchers are breaking ground
At UofL, researchers are driven by impact and transforming lives. They are trailblazers and innovators. In an environment that supports big ideas, researchers get their breakthroughs to market to create a positive impact.
Student investigators
Research has long been a cornerstone of UofL, where undergraduates and graduate students work side by side with experts in their fields to tackle challenges and enhance quality of life. Collaboration is key to discovery.
Research Stats
Competitive funding earned in 2023
Patents awarded in 2023
Research expenditures in 2023