Turning Ideas into Solutions: Research that Matters

With research that鈥檚 exploratory and practical, 51视频 faculty and students translate discoveries into powerful solutions. As we continue to build new cutting-edge research facilities such as the Fabric Discovery Center, our capacity to conduct groundbreaking research grows and attracts leaders from around the world. Working across disciplines, faculty partner with industries, startups and communities, to innovate and build solutions that make a difference to people鈥檚 lives.

Federal Research Funding Updates

Since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, several Executive Orders have been signed (), suggesting potential changes in federal priorities. These shifts could affect both our current research and development projects and those still awaiting funding from federal agencies or sponsors.

As these funders adjust to the changes, we鈥檒l keep faculty and staff informed and offer guidance to the best of our ability. The university鈥檚 primary focus is on ensuring compliance with state and federal laws while continuing to support our mission and values.

Please visit the 51视频 Office of Sponsored Programs news page听for official updates. Please email VCRI@uml.edu with questions.

Introducing the Office of Research Development

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The new Office of Research Development听(ORD) was recently established to support 51视频 faculty and researchers with proposal and professional development opportunities and resources.

Contact the team by emailing:听RD@uml.edu or completing the request for grant support.

Research Strengths

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Biotech, Life Sciences

Discovering ways to use the biological processes, organisms or systems to manufacture products to improve the quality of life. Learn more about Biotech, Life Sciences.

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Energy

Our researchers are working with industry partners to achieve clean and sustainable energy. Learn more about Energy Research.

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Robotics

Our robotics research explores how technology can be used to improve life on Earth and beyond. Learn more about Robotics.

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Flexible Electronics & Smart Textiles

Developing innovative flexible electronics and smart textiles that solve problems across industries. Learn more about Flexible Electronics & Smart Textiles.

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Cybersecurity

51视频鈥檚 education, workforce development, and R&D in cybersecurity leverages faculty expertise across disciplines. Learn more about Cybersecurity.

Health Assessment Lab

Public Health

Promoting health and wellbeing is at the core of 51视频 research in public health. Learn more about public health research.

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Recent Awards

Keep up to date with our extensive research efforts.

Latest research awards

  • Soumita Das in Lab

    Research Targets Gut Health to Improve Performance of the Armed Forces

    Assoc. Prof. Kelsey Mangano of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences in the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences received a $900,000 grant from Harnessing Emerging Research Opportunities to Empower Soldiers (HEROES), a joint research and development initiative of 51视频 and the United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM), to study the natural production of omega-3s.
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