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Institutes, Centers and Labs

DePaul Institutes: Solutions Through Scholarship

Our institutes drive sustained research, policy and public engagement to address today’s most pressing challenges. They are pillars of DePaul’s research infrastructure and attract researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs who collaborate to solve multifaceted societal problems. Discover more about our impactful work and opportunities.
Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development 
Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) Institute 
International Human Rights Law Institute 

DePaul Centers: Committed to Change

Our university’s mission to promote belonging and opportunity comes to life in communities everywhere.
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The BETA Hub

<div class="ck-content"><p>The BETA (Business Education in Technology and Analytics) Hub empowers students to lead with compassion and innovation where business and technology intersect. Students learn to advance ethical leadership, community impact and real-world solutions through work that’s rooted in DePaul’s Vincentian values, pursues our higher purpose and seeks to create a more just, inclusive future.</p></div>

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Center for Community Health Equity

<div class="ck-content"><p>The Center for Community Health Equity empowers students to champion health equity, compassion and justice. Rooted in Vincentian values, it applies the combined power of education, research and community partnerships to create real impact and drive lasting, positive change for Chicago’s diverse populations.</p></div>

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The SPARK Center

<div class="ck-content"><p>DePaul’s SPARK Center transforms research into accessible, impactful insights through data science, design and AI. Bridging the heart of Chicago with global communities, SPARK empowers ethical leaders to drive innovation, economic opportunity and sustainable change. Here, education is not just about learning—it’s about shaping a better future for all.</p></div>

Research Labs: Advancement in Action

Our labs are more than facilities, they’re incubators for experimentation, innovation and student-faculty collaboration. From biomedical informatics to social computing, this is where tomorrow’s breakthroughs begin.
Medical Informatics Laboratory
The Medical Informatics Lab advances medical imaging, computer vision, machine learning and data analytics for healthcare innovations.
Robotics and Engineering Laboratory
The Robotics and Medical Engineering Lab researches and develops advanced robotics for healthcare, disaster response, surgery and societal problem solving.
Media Engagement Research Laboratory
The Media Engagement Research Lab studies consumer interactions with media, offering market research to DePaul, Chicago businesses and NGOs.
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Join Our Mission

<div class="ck-content"><p>Whether you're a student, faculty member or community partner, there’s a place for you in DePaul’s research ecosystem. Explore how you can get involved, collaborate or support our mission.</p></div>