Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences joins select group of 24 institutions nationwide holding both medical school and research classifications.
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has received national recognition for the continued growth of its research enterprise with an updated institutional classification from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
DMU is now designated as a Research Colleges and Universities institution in addition to its longstanding Special Focus: Medical Schools and Centers classification. DMU is one of only 24 institutions in the country to hold both designations.
The Research Colleges and Universities classification recognizes institutions that invest at least $2.5 million annually in research and development and demonstrate significant research activity and a meaningful contribution to discovery and innovation. In recent years, DMU has accelerated the growth of its research enterprise through increased institutional investment, a rising volume of externally funded projects and more opportunities for faculty and student research.
“This classification from Carnegie affirms the intentional investments DMU has made to elevateresearch as a core pillar of our academic mission and demonstrates our role as a national contributor to health sciences discovery,” says Angela L. Walker Franklin, PhD, DMU’s president and CEO. “This work enhances the educational experience for our students and fulfillsour promise to improve health and serve communities.”
Faculty and student research at DMU spans public health, disease prevention, forensic scienceand emerging therapies, with an emphasis on translational research that connects discovery to patient care. This work includes cardiovascular science, neuroscience, oncology and artificial intelligence, supported by an array of research programs and centers. In addition, DMU has expanded its research footprint through increased scholarly activity, interdisciplinary collaboration and the launch of the Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences degree program. The doctoral program prepares students to design and lead original research in areas ranging from brain tumors and cardiovascular disease to mood disorders and obesity.
“This recognition reflects the scale and trajectory of research growth at DMU. Our teams are advancing work that directly addresses real-world health challenges and expands our role in discovery and innovation,” says Pravin Mishra, PhD, MBA, chief research officer. “We are building a research enterprise that not only generates new knowledge but also drives meaningful impact in health care.”
Visit dmu.edu/research for more information about DMU’s research enterprise.