University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Public University
Founded 1969
UAB is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, cancer research, and medical devices.
$865.9M
R&D (FY2024)
27
US Patents (2025)
153
Disclosures (2025)
50
Licenses (2025)
5
Startups (2025)
$71.1M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 40.1%
Avg: 724.5
- Research spending (FY2024): $865.9M total, of which $71.1M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (2025): 27 (rank #68). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (2025): 153 invention disclosures, 50 licenses and options, 5 startups. UAB Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical & Cancer Research
Cancer, cardiovascular, and infectious disease
School of MedicineO'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center
Medical Devices
Surgical tools and diagnostics
School of Engineering
Neuroscience
Brain disorders and neural circuits
Civitan International Research Center
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Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#68National Academy of Inventors - US Utility Patents Granted
2025Tech Transfer Office
Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
IP Portfolio Available
~312 technologies available for licensing
BiomedicalCancer ResearchMedical Devices
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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