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.
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.