FactSheet

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RESEARCH BY THE NUMBERS (2021)
Colorado State University is a research powerhouse, consistently counted among the top performing research universities in the nation –
with more than $407 million in expenditures

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OVPR DIVISONS & CENTERS
The Office of the Vice President for Research enables the University, its faculty, staff and students to emerge as a world-class research institution complementing our learning, service and outreach missions.

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BIOSAFETY OFFICE
BSO assists life sciences researchers in conducting their research safely and securely by developing appropriate biosafety and biosecurity practices, response plans, and training and outreach programs.

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CENTER FOR HEALTHY AGING The Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging unites and facilitates research teams across CSU’s colleges and programs to bring convergence to the grand challenge of global aging.

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INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER
The IDRC provides a safe and secure facility for university investigators, government scientists and industry representatives to research human and animal diseases.

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BIOMARC
BioMARC is a not-for-profit biologics Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization owned and operated by Colorado State University (CSU) serving biopharma companies and government agencies.

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ONE HEALTH INSTITUTE
CSU’s One Health Institute takes a
transdisciplinary approach to advance health for humans, animals, and the environment. They work to solve problems at this intersection through research, training, outreach, and advocacy.

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OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS
OSP works to support CSU community members with professional, client centered service, expertise, and technology in the pursuit and conduct of externally funded projects.

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RESEARCH ACCELERATION OFFICE
RAO attracts research awards, create relationships and opportunities, and develop and implement strategies that increase the institutional research
competitiveness and impact.

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