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WashU Medicine rises to No. 2 in nation in NIH research funding

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis received in 2023 the second highest amount of funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) of all medical schools nationwide. This ranking reflects the school’s commitment to cutting-edge research and positions it as a key player in shaping the future of medicine. (Photo: Matt Miller/School of Medicine)
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Ranking reflects success as thriving hub of scientific excellence, medical innovation

In the realm of biomedical research, securing funding is a testament to an institution’s record of scientific accomplishments and potential for further advances to improve human health. In 2023, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis received the second-highest amount of funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) of all medical schools nationwide. This ranking, the highest in two decades, reflects the school’s commitment to cutting-edge research and positions it as a key player in shaping the future of medicine.