Research labs explore ideas and advance discovery.
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Across the University of Louisville, our labs are where innovation and impact meet. Faculty, students and industry partners collaborate to solve real-world challenges in a variety of disciplines. From groundbreaking medical discoveries to sustainable design and data innovation, UofL labs are driving progress for Kentucky and beyond.
We welcome collaboration with businesses, nonprofits and government agencies seeking to bring new ideas to market. Our labs offer access to state-of-the-art facilities, expert researchers and innovative students ready to help turn challenges into opportunities.
Learning through doing
Our labs are classrooms without walls – spaces where curiosity drives experimentation and understanding. Students gain hands-on experience working with advanced equipment, applying theory to practice and collaborating with faculty mentors on projects that shape the future.
Highlights
- Undergraduate and graduate research opportunities
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship
- Real-world experience and professional skill-building
Discoveries that matter
Our labs pursue new knowledge across a wide range of fields, from biomedical innovation to social sciences and the humanities. Our work leads to patents, publications and solutions that improve lives.
Highlights
- Cutting-edge medical, engineering and data research
- Faculty-led projects addressing societal challenges
- Innovation that fuels technology transfer and economic growth
Connecting research to outcomes
We work closely with community organizations, businesses and government partners to turn research into impact. Whether developing healthcare solutions or supporting creative endeavors, our work focuses on solving real-world problems.
Highlights
- Industry and community partnerships
- Applied research and pilot projects
- Shared facilities and resources
Working for a better future
Through discovery and collaboration, our labs prepare students and partners to lead in an evolving workforce. Our researchers and students are translating ideas into innovations that strengthen Kentucky’s economy and workforce.
Highlights
- Workforce training and experiential learning
- Innovation and entrepreneurship programs
- Research that supports social and economic mobility
Get involved
Whether you’re a student interested in joining a research team, a collaborative faculty member or a potential partner, our labs lead to discovery.