UMKC Health Sciences District

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A Cooperative Partnership

The UMKC Health Sciences District brings together 12 healthcare partners in the Hospital Hill area. Working as one, they will create new potential for collaboration on research, grants, community outreach and shared wellness for employees, faculty, students and surrounding neighborhoods.

Collaborative Health and Research

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UMKC Health Sciences Student Research Summit

The 14th annual UMKC Health Sciences Student Research Summit, showcasing innovative research across various health sciences field and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, will be held at Union Station in the Chamber Board Room from 1-4 p.m. on Friday, April 10. Find out how to apply to present your topic.

Student Research Summit

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Health Sciences Community Improvement District

The Health Sciences Community Improvement District approved a long-range (20-year) vision plan for development for the 95-acre district. The vision plan’s intent is to allow for the Health Sciences Community Improvement District partners to expand as well as complement community development. 

CID long-range vision plan

More CID information

March 13, 2025 Board Meeting Agenda link opens in a new tab

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Research Advisory Council

Explore our researchers and learn more about core laboratories working together to advance healthcare, outreach and medical education throughout greater Kansas City.

Researchers and laboratories

Our School Partners

Our Health Care Partners

Contact Us

District map (PDF)

Explore where to find our neighboring partners on Hospital Hill.

Email us

Questions? Email Alison Troutwine, project manager of the UMKC Health Sciences District.

Call us

Call us at 816-202-2532.