Research has shown that animals are good for your mental health. Merely petting a dog causes the release of dopamine and serotonin, and the mere presence of them can help with depression and anxiety.
At the University of Denver, the Stress, Early Experiences, and Development (SEED) Research Institute is tackling big issues affecting small children. Founded in 2014 as the SEED Research Center, it became the SEED Research Institute in early 2024.
Founded in the late 1990s by University of Denver faculty members Paul Rullkoetter, Ph.D., and Peter Laz, Ph.D., the Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics has helped catalyze a wide range of innovations in implants and relevant surgeries in the years since.
Research at the University of Denver is showing promise for the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Sunil Kumar, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at DU and its Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging, is leading the research.
Researchers from the University of Denver and National Jewish Health have teamed up to study how pollutants move around the Denver metro area and develop better forecasting models and more-actionable warning systems.
Research at the University of Denver is on a notably steep trajectory. In the last decade, the amount of external funding has tripled.