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From Molecule to Medicine: How MSU’s Synthetic Vaccine Platform Is Shaping the Future of Global Health

The world faces a growing threat from antibiotic-resistant bacteria, rapidly evolving viruses, and diseases for which traditional vaccines are ineffective or impractical. Existing vaccines often require multiple doses, cold storage, and complex manufacturing barriers that limit global access.  At Michigan State University (MSU), Dr. Xuefei Huang, a professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and …

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AI

AI and engineering: Pioneering positive change

MSU Today

A wide range of disciplines are adopting artificial intelligence, or AI, at a rapid pace. From science and medicine to the humanities and education, AI is influencing the landscape of how information is accessed and processed. At Michigan State University, the College of Engineering is exploring new ways for AI to improve lives through railway safety, AI security, …

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Innovative court partnership connects families to mental health and legal support

MSU Today

The Family Law Navigation Model, a pilot project developed by a Michigan State University researcher, provides early intervention in family legal issues to keep them from becoming more complicated. Led by Brittany Rudd, an assistant professor in the Michigan State University Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health in the College of Human Medicine, the …

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Annual Report

Read the 2025 MSU Innovation Center Annual Report

Dear Innovators, Collaborators, and Friends of MSU,  Innovation is the driving force that shapes economies, elevates lives, and redefines the future. Thirteen years ago, the vision for the MSU Innovation Center was ambitious: to bring together brilliant minds, dedicated partners, and diverse communities to create an ecosystem where breakthrough ideas blossom into tangible solutions for …

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Ask the expert: How new research protects vision of Shiba Inus

MSU Today

Glaucoma is a painful eye disease that can cause blindness in both animals and humans. In Shiba Inu dogs, the condition is especially concerning because the breed is predisposed to narrow or closed iridocorneal angles from birth, making them more likely to develop the disease. While treatment can only slow glaucoma’s progression, researchers are working …

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Beal Garden earns prestigious international accreditation

MSU Today

Michigan State University’s W.J. Beal Botanical Garden is officially internationally recognized. The garden recently earned accreditation from Botanic Gardens Conservation International, or BCGI, a UK-based membership organization representing botanic gardens in more than 100 countries around the world with the goal of linking the gardens together in a global network for plant conservation. With BGCI accreditation, Beal Botanical …

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Decoding plants’ language of light

MSU Today

Researchers have revealed a previously unknown way plants shape their growth in response to light — a breakthrough that could better equip crops to handle environmental stress. In a first-of-its-kind finding, the team discovered how a compound that’s involved in plant metabolism can directly “reprogram” an unrelated light-sensing protein. This unexpected interaction, which was reported in the …

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VR opens new doors for students with disabilities to learn essential life skills

MSU Today

New research led by Michigan State University and partners shows that virtual reality, even in its simplest form, can help students with disabilities learn important life skills and apply these skills in real-world settings. Two recent peer-reviewed studies found that non-immersive virtual reality, or VR — screen-based programs on devices like laptops or Chromebooks, rather …

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MSU researchers address gap in substance use disorder treatment

MSU Today

A team of researchers from Michigan State University and community partners has conducted critical research to address gaps in treatment of substance use disorder in Michigan’s St. Clair County and the city of Port Huron. This research, culminating in support resources, comes in time for September: National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. To assess the …

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‘Wiggling’ atoms may lead to smaller, more efficient electronics

MSU Today

Researchers at Michigan State University have figured out how to use a fast laser to wiggle atoms in a way that temporarily changes the behavior of their host material. Their novel approach could lead to smaller, faster and more efficient electronics — like smartphones — in the future. Tyler Cocker, an associate professor in the College …

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