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The CSU Biomedical Discovery Complex
A groundbreaking facility for solving today’s complex problems.
Today’s greatest challenges—for our people and our planet—share a common thread. Their solutions are tied to advances in science, in medicine, in engineering, and in data science.
Through these fields, we have the power to generate lasting change: to cure diseases that have confounded scientists for decades, to rethink the future of agriculture, to build thriving communities, to create a more equitable world.
“We are proud to partner with Cleveland State University in biomedical research, joint PhD programs and undergraduate research opportunities. The university provides vital talent in the biomedical sciences, data sciences and engineering. Their new biomedical discovery institute’s state-of-the-art facilities will strengthen our collaboration and future joint initiatives.”
Christine S Moravec, PhD, MS
Cleveland Clinic Research
Associate Chief, Research Training
Director, Research Education and Training Center
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Consider the possibilities
- A center that creates outstanding opportunities for students, bolsters our faculty’s ability to conduct big-picture research, and directly influences the health and strength of our communities.
- A hub purposefully designed to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration.
- State-of-the-art learning environments that equip our people with the technology, space, and resources to pursue novel hypotheses.
The impact
Solving the complex challenges of our time. Changing the lives of today’s learning leaders.
Innovation and discovery
The complex puts the rights conditions in place. Talented faculty. Ambitious students. Bold ideas. And ample resources.
Student access and success
The complex ensures students from every circumstance and corner of the region have access to best-in-class educational opportunities. It will enrich learning and enable more undergraduates and doctoral students to work side-by-side with faculty on biomedical research.
Regional leaders and innovators
At least 80% of CSU graduates stay in the region, landing jobs, creating companies, and advancing innovation. The students who learn, grow, and develop in the complex will become the scientists, engineers, physicians, healthcare professionals, innovators, and leaders in Northeast Ohio and beyond.
Superstar faculty
Many of Cleveland State’s science, engineering, health, and data science faculty are renowned in their fields of experience and have been distinguished with numerous awards. The Biomedical Discovery Complex will help us keep them and recruit more just like them.
"Holding true to our mission as an urban public university, CSU attracts and serve students from underprivileged backgrounds. CSU has a stellar research program - as evidenced by the growing numbers of competitive federal grants – a lure to attract our students to research.
CSU occupies a unique niche: we are highly successful in opening up biomedical research, as a career path, to students who would otherwise never have known such an opportunity. Our collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic further enriches this experience.
To maintain and grow our research-centric mission, we must offer state of the art research space where cross-pollination of ideas can occur, driving innovation. CSU’s new biomedical lab space will do just that: with open floor plans and shared workspaces, the renovated 4th floor of Fenn Hall will attract and retain top faculty and be a magnet for research-hungry students."
Meredith Bond
Retired Vice President for Research, Cleveland State University
Former Dean of College of Sciences and Health Professions, Cleveland State University
Learn more about how you can partner with us in putting CSU on the cutting edge of learning and discovery.
Contact Julie Rehm at j.rehm@csuohio.edu.
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