Our Research

At the Jacobs School, we advance research and discovery to improve health for all. Our multidisciplinary research advances basic and clinical science; we translate those discoveries into clinical care that improves health in our communities. With our eyes on the future, we are increasing the number of students and trainees who pursue careers in research, biomedical science and academic medicine.

Recent Publications

Recent Research Funding

  • Molecular Physiology of NMDA Receptors. Gabriela Popescu (Principal Investigator). NINDS. $4,200,000. 5/1/2023-4/1/2031.
  • NIH NCATS ASPIRE Design Award. Ram Samudrala (Principal Investigator). NIH. $100,000. 9/1/2019-1/1/2030.
  • NIH NCATS ASPIRE Reduction-to-Practice Award. Ram Samudrala (Co-Principal Investigator). NCATS. $1,220,000. 8/1/2021-1/1/2030.
  • Residency Training in Mental and Behavioral Health (PCTE-RTMB). Andrew Symons (Co-Principal Investigator). Health Resources and Services Administration. $2,500,000. 1/1/2023-12/1/2028.
  • Investigating the Action and Physiological Role of Slc4a11 in the Cornea. Michael Duffey (Co-Investigator). NIH National Eye Institute. $1,972,804. 2/1/2018-9/1/2028.