Howard University

Howard University is a private, federally chartered historically Black research university in Washington, D.C., with a research-intensive profile and national reach. Integration with its teaching hospital and health sciences enterprise enables clinical translation, access to diverse patient populations, and practice-based research from bench to bedside. Its location in the capital region places researchers close to federal agencies, regulators, and major contractors, easing sponsored research, standards engagement, and workforce collaborations. Shared core facilities and modern laboratories support collaborative, industry-accessible testing, prototyping, and data generation. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as NIH, NSF, and the Department of Defense, and a dedicated technology transfer office supports IP, licensing, and startup formation.