UMKC Health Sciences District

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

UMKC Health Sciences Student Research Summit
The 13th annual UMKC Health Sciences Student Research Summit (HSSRS) is 1-4 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025 at Union Station in the Chamber Board Room. The Health Sciences Research Summit is an opportunity for the health sciences community to showcase innovative research across various health sciences field and foster interdisciplinary collaborations.

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.

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.
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.