Centers & Institutes

The University of Cincinnati is home to a wide range of centers and institutes that advance research, innovation, and community engagement across our colleges and academic disciplines.

Each UC college maintains its own list of specialized centers and institutes. This page serves as a starting point to help you explore the many opportunities and resources available throughout the university.

Use the links below to find centers and institutes by college, and check back for updates as we continue to add new initiatives.

Latest Center & Institute News

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UC lands $3.3M grant to study microplastics' effects on cardiovascular health

June 30, 2026

Microplastics are everywhere, including in the clothes we wear, the food we eat and the water we drink. Scientists at the University of Cincinnati received a grant worth more than $3 million to study the effects of microplastics on heart health. They recently appeared on WLWT-TV/Ch. 5 to discuss their groundbreaking research.

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Certain weather patterns can trigger migraines

June 30, 2026

Certain weather patterns really do trigger migraine headaches — and the incidence is more common in the Midwest. As WGN 9 in Chicago recently reported, researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have identified two specific weather patterns associated with an increased risk of headaches.