Public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, with biotechnology and applied-engineering facilities, clinical research integration, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and regional workforce connections. Its technology-transfer infrastructure links research with Appalachian industry and economic development.
Marshall University is a comprehensive public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, serving more than 13,000 students and classified by Carnegie as an R2 doctoral university with high research activity. Its research enterprise combines biotechnology and engineering facilities with a medical school and regional health-system relationships that support clinical translation and trials. The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center gives companies access to prototyping, shared equipment, customized training, supply-chain support, and registered apprenticeship development across West Virginia. Competitive federal support, including NIH, NSF, and DOE funding, is complemented by a dedicated Technology Transfer Office that manages invention disclosures, licensing, industry outreach, and startup assistance.