RESEARCH WITH IMPACT


Research at Stony Brook University drives progress, benefitting Long Island and the world. As a leader in groundbreaking research, Stony Brook is home to Nobel laureates and other world-renowned experts. Stony Brook leverages its partnerships with institutions like Brookhaven National Laboratory to advance economic growth, scientific discovery, and globally sustainable solutions.

Research by
the Numbers

Investing in the scientific endeavors
that will shape our future.

$325M

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Research & Development Expenditures

900+

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Research
Faculty

$59.5M

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Royalty
Revenue
since 2015

2055

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Sponsored
Awards

SBU RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Our Legacy, Culture, and Vision for the Future.

IMPACTING YOUR EVERYDAY

SBU's research matters.

LI Water

Long Island Water Quality

Annual ‘State of the Bays’ provides a path forward for improving water quality on Long Island

Exploring  Solutions
Man holding his neck

Surviving Strokes

Research proposes using FDA-approved cancer drugs to treat hemorrhagic strokes

Discovering  Breakthroughs
Illustration of cancer cells

Healthcare Inequities

Research project aims to break barriers for cervical cancer diagnoses

Uncovering Inequities
Export Compliance

Fighting Tick Borne Disease

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital opens first and only dedicated tick clinic in the Northeast

Protecting Against Bites
Commercialize Your Invention

Promoting Healthy Aging

Research shows metabolic interventions could help prevent cognitive aging

Learning Aging Insights
International Guidance

Communicating Research 

The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science helps make science engaging and accessible

Empowering Science Stories
Read More Research Developments in SBU News

New York's Foundation for Forward

16:1

Return on State Tax Dollars

55,026

SBU-Supported Jobs

3%

of All Economic Activity
on Long Island

See More in Our Economic Impact Report

RESEARCH FOR THE REAL WORLD

Quantum
Stony Brook is building the nation's largest quantum network to deliver a safer and more efficient internet for everyone.
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Climate Change
The Collaborative for the Earth is addressing environmental challenges to build a more sustainable world.
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AI Innovation
The AI Innovation Institute is dedicated to delivering groundbreaking research to improve education, advance healthcare, and provide economic growth.
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Cancer Treatment
The Stony Brook Cancer Center is focused on investigating, discovering and driving innovation in cancer treatment and prevention.
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National Security
The National Security Institute at Stony Brook University seeks to become a world leader in security technology, business and policy.
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Children's Medicine
Stony Brook Children's is advancing the practice of pediatric medicine through pioneering research.
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RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS
Research Support

Brookhaven National Laboratory

Stony Brook is a partner in managing the Laboratory for the Department of Energy and drives innovation in energy, medicine, and national security, supporting groundbreaking discoveries and advancing technology with global impact.

  

BNL Affairs
Industry Partnerships

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a multidisciplinary biomedical research and education center that has had scientific and training collaborations with Stony Brook for more than 30 years.

 

Collaborative Science
Innovations and Inventions

Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center

The VAMC serves as one of the residency training sites for the Stony Brook Adult Neurology Residency program, and a fully integrated partner in residency and fellowship programs across multiple medical specialties.

  

Strengthening Veteran Care
Student Research

Long Island High Tech Incubator

LIHTI has been named the nation’s leading mixed technology incubator by the International Business Innovation Association, providing a 5.5X increase over the typical success rate for startup companies.

  

Fueling Startup Success

 

 

SEE THE LATEST IN RESEARCH NEWS

Read the Latest Research News

 

SPOTLIGHT ON RESEARCH

 

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Quantum Information Science

Stony Brook is at the forefront of quantum technology, developing innovations that promise faster, more secure internet for everyone. By harnessing the power of quantum computing, the university is helping shape the future of online safety and efficiency, unlocking new possibilities for industries and creating high-tech jobs that will drive Long Island’s economy forward.

Quantum Information ScienceStony Brook is at the forefront of quantum technology, developing innovations that promise faster, more secure internet for everyone. By harnessing the power of quantum computing, the university is helping shape the future of online safety and efficiency, unlocking new possibilities for industries and creating high-tech jobs that will drive Long Island’s economy forward. ... View Site
CEWIT

Center for Healthy Aging

The Center for Healthy Aging (CHA) at Stony Brook University is a research-driven collaboratory designed to promote healthy aging and extend physical and mental well-being through innovative, interdisciplinary solutions. The CHA brings together the deep research expertise and infrastructure across Stony Brook Medicine—including all five Health Sciences Schools and the Program in Public Health—as well as affiliated institutions like the Northport VA and the Long Island State Veterans Home.

Center for Healthy AgingThe Center for Healthy Aging (CHA) at Stony Brook University is a research-driven collaboratory designed to promote healthy aging and extend physical and mental well-being through innovative, interdisciplinary solutions. The CHA brings together the deep research expertise and infrastructure across Stony Brook Medicine—including all five Health Sciences Schools and the Program in Public Health—as well as affiliated institutions like the Northport VA and the Long Island State Veterans Home. ... View Center
AERTC

Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC)

The Advanced Energy Center is a partnership of academic institutions, research institutions, energy providers and industrial corporations. Together they pursue pioneering energy research and deploy education and technology with a focus on efficiency, conservation, renewable energy and nanotechnology applications for new and novel sources of energy.

Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC)The Advanced Energy Center is a partnership of academic institutions, research institutions, energy providers and industrial corporations. Together they pursue pioneering energy research and deploy education and technology with a focus on efficiency, conservation, renewable energy and nanotechnology applications for new and novel sources of energy. ... View Center
Turkana Basin

Turkana Basin Institute

The Turkana Basin Institute is a collaborative, international, multi-disciplinary organization co-founded by the Leakey family and Stony Brook University that facilitates scientific research in northern Kenya. TBI has two field stations for scientists and students, and also runs a community outreach program and a field school taught by experts in their field.

Turkana Basin InstituteThe Turkana Basin Institute is a collaborative, international, multi-disciplinary organization co-founded by the Leakey family and Stony Brook University that facilitates scientific research in northern Kenya. TBI has two field stations for scientists and students, and also runs a community outreach program and a field school taught by experts in their field.... View Institute
AERTC

Stony Brook Cancer Center

Through research in Stony Brook’s laboratories, gifted physician-scientists are gaining a better understanding of cancer and developing new approaches to diagnosing and treating the disease. The center focuses on three core areas — clinical care, research and education — all of which lead to improved care. We use a team approach to clinical care, with our health professionals bringing their expertise at every stage for optimal treatment.

Stony Brook Cancer CenterThrough research in Stony Brook’s laboratories, gifted physician-scientists are gaining a better understanding of cancer and developing new approaches to diagnosing and treating the disease. The center focuses on three core areas — clinical care, research and education — all of which lead to improved care. We use a team approach to clinical care, with our health professionals bringing their expertise at every stage for optimal treatment. ... View Center
CEWIT

Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT)

CEWIT is a government-industry-academic partnership leading the next wave of the wireless and information technology revolution. The Center conducts world-class interdisciplinary research in the emerging critical technologies, fosters new enterprise development, addresses the technology worker shortage and has superior experience handling the needs of industry.

Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT)CEWIT is a government-industry-academic partnership leading the next wave of the wireless and information technology revolution. The Center conducts world-class interdisciplinary research in the emerging critical technologies, fosters new enterprise development, addresses the technology worker shortage and has superior experience handling the needs of industry.... Explore All

 

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