University of Louisville Office of Research and Innovation
The University of Louisville Office of Research and Innovation is a premier metropolitan research institution dedicated to advancing knowledge, fostering creativity, and driving innovation across diverse disciplines. Its mission is to support research, scholarship, and creative activity, translating UofL discoveries to benefit Louisville, Kentucky, the nation, and the world. Recognized as a top-tier 'Research 1' university, UofL supports a vibrant ecosystem of research centers, institutes, and collaborative initiatives spanning medicine, engineering, business, and the arts. The office provides robust support for postdoctoral fellows, industry partnerships, entrepreneurship, and access to state-of-the-art core facilities and research tools, making it a hub for innovation, technology transfer, and startup development. UofL is committed to the highest standards of research integrity, compliance, and ethical conduct, ensuring responsible and impactful research outcomes. The office offers comprehensive resources for research participants, including specialized support for children in research, and maintains a strong focus on research policies, technology licensing, industry collaboration, and researcher development through training and funding opportunities. UofL's vision is to support ideas that change, improve, and even save lives, continuously raising the bar for research excellence and societal impact. The office is structured to provide specialized support through dedicated units, research deans, and operational teams, ensuring efficient management and advancement of the university's research enterprise. UofL also maintains transparent and federally compliant practices for indirect cost recovery, ensuring full cost recovery for sponsored projects and providing clear guidance on budget and financials for researchers and partners.
University of Louisville Office of Research and Innovation
University of Louisville, Louisville, Ky. 40202
What We Do
A comprehensive network of board-approved and recognized centers and institutes advancing research in fields such as additive manufacturing, aging, cardiometabolic science, renewable energy, autism, cancer, digital innovation, and more.
Supports clinical research through participant recruitment, trial management, and collaboration with sponsors and researchers.
Standalone research laboratories providing access to advanced technologies, equipment, and scientific expertise across a variety of disciplines, supporting both internal and external research collaborations. Facilities include additive manufacturing, biocontainment, bioinformatics, biostatistics, cleanroom, clinical research, genomics, imaging, metabolomics, proteomics, and more.
A 10-week entrepreneurship training program for innovators, offering business coaching, networking, and practical skills for launching startups.
A coworking space on the J.D. Nichols Campus for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, providing startups and entrepreneurs with workspace, networking, and access to business and legal experts.
Supports and promotes additive manufacturing research activities, with faculty from engineering, medicine, and dentistry, and funding from industry and federal agencies.
Infectious Diseases
Diagnostics
Key People
Endowed Chair in Organic Chemistry, Professor, ACS Fellow
Collaborator, Professor at Donghua University, Co-founder of Rigid Solutions LLC and Kynetic Pharma LLC
Senior Research Associate
Executive Vice President for Research & Innovation
Associate Vice President for Research Operations and Strategy
Associate Vice President for Research Development & Strategic Partnerships
News & Updates
UofL is recognized as a 'Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production' university, highlighting its elite status among U.S. research institutions.
Funding from the Bucks for Brains program will help UofL attract top research talent.
A new AI-powered tool developed by UofL researchers could help diagnose autism at a younger age.
NIH-funded research at UofL targets viral RNA to help fight future pandemics.
UofL launches a new resource center to support manufacturing across Kentucky.
A summer program provides high school students with hands-on experience in cancer research.
The Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership (KY-MEP) at UofL secures $8 million to help manufacturers thrive.
UofL is recognized as a 'Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production' university by the Carnegie Foundation.
The LaunchIt bootcamp offers an accelerated entrepreneurship training program for innovators.
UofL researchers receive $2.3 million from NIH to study genetic risk factors for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
Seven UofL students were named Fulbright scholars for 2024, earning grants to teach English abroad.
UofL Bucks-for-Brains researchers gain $11.6 million to better understand how natural, social, and personal environments affect health, particularly the cardiovascular system.
UofL Bucks-for-Brains researcher and team receive $2 million grant to help minority-owned manufacturers adopt 3D printing.
UofL Bucks-for-Brains researchers have received $11.7 million to study microorganisms throughout the body, including the mouth.
UofL researcher Andrea Behrman is conducting research to help children with spinal cord injuries.
UofL AI safety expert Roman Yampolskiy discusses the risks of artificial superintelligence.
More than 70 faculty and staff were celebrated at the 2025 Research & Innovation Awards for advancing research, innovation, and creative activity.
An event for faculty, staff, and students to meet the Office of Research Integrity team and learn about research integrity resources and support.
A recurring conference event at the Donald E. Baxter Biomedical Research Building Center, supporting research collaboration and knowledge sharing.