University of Utah Health Research
DRIVEN TO DISCOVER
Our world-class research is advancing knowledge and transforming clinical practice to improve health.
Advancing Science and Medicine
As a large academic medical center set within the thriving University of Utah campus, U of U Health is uniquely positioned to tackle complex issues in our society. With scientists down the hall from health care providers and across campus from scholars in diverse fields, we bring interdisciplinary groups together. When we combine their broad scientific expertise with the large clinical footprint of our health system, we benefit our community, the nation, and the world.
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Science that Inspires
Learn how science at U of U Health is changing our world.
New Study Raises Questions About How Ozempic Affects Muscle Size and Strength
As use of the popular anti-diabetic and weight-loss drug Ozempic skyrockets, so have concerns about the medication’s side effects. One such side effect is loss of “lean mass”—body weight that isn’t fat—raising concerns that Ozempic could be reducing muscle mass and strength.
Hibernator “Superpowers” May Lie Hidden in Human DNA
Animals that hibernate are incredibly resilient. Now, new genetic research suggests that hibernators' metabolic flexibility could lie hidden in our own DNA—and provides clues on how to unlock it.
