Research

Our world-renowned expertise in life sciences is rooted in collaboration. Our “team science” approach means we seek out connections - with fellow researchers worldwide and with foundation, corporate, and agency partners - that make our science stronger.

These collaborations transform basic research into clinical practice through translational medicine in order to deliver One Health solutions - vaccines, drugs, and diagnostic tools - that benefit animals, people, and the planet.

World-Renowned Research

Animal Health
Biological Systems
Cancer
Environmental Health
Imaging and Diagnostics
Infectious Disease
Orthopedics
Reproduction
Ranked 1st veterinary school in the nation for research funding from the National Institutes of Health (Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research)
$75.2 million awarded for research in 2025
$99.7 million in research expenditures in 2025

Where our great minds gather

Centers and institutes represent research areas that our scientists can rally around, bringing together their diverse skillsets and perspectives to solve pressing global issues.

Explore Centers and Institutes

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Clinical trials

Our Veterinary Clinical Trials Office works with principal investigators and industry partners to offer veterinary clinical trials to client-owned patients through CSU’s Veterinary Health System.

Student research opportunities

The road to research begins here. Shape and share your scientific skillset through faculty mentorship and community connections.

Research News

More Research Stories

KOA: CSU Professor Julie Moreno on Research on Dementia in Dogs

CBS News 60 Minutes aired a segment highlighting Julie Moreno’s research on dementia in dogs to better understand and potentially treat neurodegenerative disorders in both dogs and people.

Innovative imaging technique allows researchers to better study neurodevelopmental disease progression

Novel protocol allows researchers to systematically look at pathogenic mutations present in tubulinopathy patients and visualize how they impact protein function inside cells.

New study finds 3D virtual reality anatomy education lightens students’ cognitive load

Novel research comparing 2D and 3D virtual reality anatomy lessons using real time biometric measures of cognitive load paves the way for a new wave of innovative instructional design.

Nature: Funding cuts could put research into emerging threats to lung health at risk

“This could not only influence downwind communities, but could also affect firefighters’ abilities to fight fire and stay safe,” says Luke Montrose.

Research Day 2026 saw record attendance, new awards, and plenty of innovative spirit

An opportunity for trainees at all levels to showcase their work, the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ 27th annual celebration of research gave undergrad and grad students, residents, postbacs, and postdocs experience presenting to the local scientific community.

CSU, UAF Receive USDA NIFA Grant for Livestock Education

A $250,000 USDA NIFA grant is helping CSU and UAF expand training to strengthen the rural food animal veterinary workforce.