Tucson Standard

University of Arizona's research activities have reportedly surpassed $1 billion for the fiscal year 2024, marking a significant milestone. This achievement aligns the university with other prestigious research institutions such as Stanford University and Harvard University. The official confirmation from the National Science Foundation is expected in the fall.

University President Suresh Garimella highlighted the diverse areas of research undertaken by faculty members, which include energy, environmental issues, national security, and human health. "Our faculty members tackle urgent global challenges," he stated, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary efforts like the OSIRIS-REx mission and advancements in personalized medical treatments.

The university has consistently ranked among the top public research institutions in recent years. According to data from NSF's Higher Education Research and Development Survey, U of A reported $955 million in total research activity for FY23. The current year's figures are projected to exceed this amount.

U of A holds notable rankings in various fields: No. 1 in astronomy and astrophysics since 1987, No. 4 for high Hispanic enrollment, No. 6 for NASA-funded activity, No. 7 in physical sciences, No. 20 among public universities overall, and No. 36 across all universities.

Tomás Díaz de la Rubia praised the university's research community for their contributions to tackling global challenges through partnerships with government and industry sectors. "Research is the cornerstone of the University of Arizona's standing as a world-class institution," he said.

Coco Tirambulo, an M.D./Ph.D. student at U of A College of Medicine – Tucson shared her personal motivation for pursuing research on Alzheimer's disease at U of A Health Sciences Center for Innovation in Brain Science: "Growing up in my parents' adult care home... fuels my commitment to advancing precision medicine therapies."