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Improving Health Through Research

For You. For Life.

Improving Health Through Research

For You. For Life.

Advancing Care With Breakthrough Treatments & Medical Innovations

Innovation means better care at University of Utah Health. Whether in the lab, through clinical trials, at the bedside, or in the community, our research is inspired by your needs. We’re finding better ways to help you heal and stay healthy from more accurate screenings to breakthrough treatments, and new technologies. 

Each breakthrough begins with a simple goal: to improve lives, and every step forward is made with you in mind. Find out how U of U Health research is advancing care and shaping the future of health.

Research That Changes Lives

Turning research into hope and healing

Study Expands Maternal Mental Health Care Statewide

Read How Research Helps New Moms

Utah Researcher Dares to Stop a Leading Cause of Blindness

Read Gregory Hageman's Story

How Curiosity Led to an Extraordinarily Effective HIV Drug

Learn More About the Effective HIV Drug

How U Health Genetics Gave a Family Answers

Read How Genetics Played a Role in Diagnosis

Innovative Care That Puts You First

We’re dedicated to research because it helps us provide you with the best possible care, from routine check-ups to the toughest cases. Why choose U Health? 

Leading-Edge Expertise: Your care is guided by experts in the latest medical advancements and best practices, so you receive some of the most effective treatments available.

Latest Treatments & Technology: Experience the benefits of the latest medical treatments and advanced technologies to support your health and wellbeing.

Personalized Treatment: We understand that every patient is unique, which is why we tailor your treatment plan to fit your lifestyle and health history.

Advanced Specialty Care: From rare conditions to complex diagnoses, our teams deliver specialized care informed by the latest research.

Access to Clinical Trials: Patients throughout the mountain west can access new treatments and approaches to care through our clinical trials and research programs.

See how we're here for you.

"The research that has been put into Briar's condition and other people's conditions is lifesaving. Without it, she wouldn't be here."
—Lateishia Curtis, whose daughter received a breakthrough treatment

READ BRIAR'S STORY

Breakthroughs & Innovations Developed at U Health

FIRST PERMANENT ARTIFICIAL HEART
developed & implanted

GENETIC LINKS
discovered for breast cancer, colon cancer, heart arrhythmia, & over 50 diseases

BRAIN-CONTROLLED TECHNOLOGY 
that powers devices like the LUKE Arm to help restore movement

ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD
tools & apps that speed clinical research benefits to patients

RAPID GENETIC TESTING PROGRAM
for critically ill newborns, allowing quicker, life-saving interventions

11 NEW ANTI-SEIZURE MEDICATIONS
made possible by our epilepsy program

NEXT-GENERATION GENE THERAPY
for age-related macular degeneration, a cause of blindness

TELEHEALTH-BASED PAIN MANAGEMENT
program that enables easy access to care for people across Utah

Together we can shape the future of health.

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