On Oct. 20, 2026, the University of Notre Dame announced it is investing $275 million in assembling new high-impact, interdisciplinary faculty-led teams; building laboratories and facilities where they can thrive; and equipping them with the tools needed to solve complex biomedical challenges.

As an academic community of higher learning dedicated to the pursuit of and sharing of truth, the University continues to emphasize training the next generation of scientists and engineers, giving students and early-career researchers opportunities to work across disciplines and contribute to emerging areas of biomedical discovery.

This investment—a milestone in the University’s history—reflects Notre Dame’s ongoing commitment to improving human health, from fundamental discoveries through the detection, prevention, and treatment of disease. In line with its mission, Notre Dame aims to be a locus of transformative biomedical innovations, especially for vulnerable and underserved populations, and to develop leaders who will carry this legacy into the future.