Solving for Michigan
Where research meets results
From life-saving treatments to stronger industries and safer communities, Michigan’s research universities are solving real problems and delivering real impact across the state and beyond.
An alliance of Michigan’s four leading research institutions
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RU4M Data Portfolio
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Discover real-time insights into Michigan’s university research powerhouse. This portfolio tracks five years of data from the state’s leading institutions—University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State University, and Michigan Technological University.
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The latest stories from the RU4M
The U-M discovery that could rewrite preeclampsia treatment
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How Michigan Tech engineers are rethinking heart surgery, one replica at a time
In a lab in Houghton, Michigan, a heart is beating that has never taken a breath. It is not alive....
Wayne State’s discovery could change how miscarriage is predicted and prevented
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Michigan benefits from university research. Funding cuts hurt state
This opinion column originally ran in Bridge Michigan. By: Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., President, Michigan State University; Richard J. Koubek,...
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T'Emi Oshin is the first WSU recipient of the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service, an award given to young leaders who serve their communities. Read more about the award at .
Wayne State junior wins prestigious Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service
T'Emi Oshin has been named a Voyager through the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service, a prestigious ...
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More than 60% of adults in Michigan live with a chronic disease; the state is facing a critical challenge.
Dr. Brian J. Costello shares how Wayne State is rising to the occasion to train tomorrow's leaders and advance medical discovery.
Building Michigan’s healthy future requires a different kind of workforce strategy
Wayne State is investing in talent, research and partnerships to strengthen Michigan’s health workforce and improve community health.
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Name correction: Dr. Bernard J. Costello