Research worth fighting for
As one of America’s leading research institutions, Notre Dame has long been at the forefront of finding answers to the most pressing questions facing our communities. With our unique mission to be a force for good, Notre Dame researchers are making discoveries that make our nation healthier,…
As one of America’s leading research institutions, Notre Dame has long been at the forefront of finding answers to the most pressing questions facing our communities.
With our unique mission to be a force for good, Notre Dame researchers are making discoveries that make our nation healthier, safer, and more resilient.
Within this page, readers can find a few recent examples of how federally funded research at the University is generating the life-changing treatments, innovations, and breakthroughs that can improve the lives of all Americans.
Originally published by at news.nd.edu on March 26, 2025.
Latest Research
- As the Harper Cancer Research Institute’s first-ever associate director for translational research, Herman Sintim is working to turn discoveries into new tools for fighting cancerSintim brings a wealth of expertise in both basic science and entrepreneurship to his new role.
- Fall 2025 SAI Graduate Fellowship Program: Applications Open NowNotre Dame Scientific Artificial Intelligence (SAI) Graduate Fellowship The Notre Dame Scientific Artificial Intelligence (SAI) Initiative is excited to announce a semester-long Fall 2025 fellowship program for PhD students seeking to newly…
- Merlin Bruening named 2025 Outstanding Teacher in Notre Dame College of EngineeringMerlin Bruening, the Donald and Susan Rice Professor of Engineering in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, has won the 2025 Outstanding Teacher Award in the Notre Dame College of Engineering.
- Notre Dame Research, Athletics address challenges of ACL tears, sleep loss, and stress in new joint research projectsNotre Dame Research and Athletics have awarded three research teams the first-ever Human Performance & Wellness Research Grants. The grants will provide funding to support exceptional research projects that contribute meaningfully to fields related to the health, well-being, and performance of…
- Expanding endometriosis research: Postdoctoral researcher Ell Handy focuses on women’s healthEll Handy, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Notre Dame with the Bioengineering Life Sciences Initiative (BELS), seeks to uncover new ways to diagnose and treat endometriosis,…
- ND Expert Arun Agrawal: The Holy Father’s vision in Laudato Si’ is both a beacon and a cautionArun Agrawal, the Pulte Family Professor of Development Policy at the Keough School of Global Affairs and inaugural director of the Just…
