U of U Student Kali Dale received a travel award to attend this year's Annual American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) National Conference. In this post, Dale gives a brief description of AISES, her research, and overall impressions of the conference.... Read More
As Redwood Health Center’s refugee coordinator, Anna Gallegos has learned valuable lessons that can help all of us better care for refugees and vulnerable populations. Here are three suggestions to help make caring for refugees easier.... Read More
Dr. Paul Sigala was awarded a Herman Hooten Travel Award to attend the Cell Biology of Metals Gordon Research Conference in Spain. ... Read More
Taylor Russell was awarded a Herman Hooten Travel Award to present her work at the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) Conference in Montreal. ... Read More
4th year University of Utah and Health Sciences LEAP student, Hanthao Phan received a travel award to present her research at the 2019 International Association for Dental Research. In this blog post, Hanthao discusses the conference and her research in greater detail. ... Read More
The Office of Health Equity and Inclusion was pleased to offer financial support to Phoebe Draper, a 3rd year med student for her valuable work in Oaxaca, MX. Phoebe discusses her project in more detail. ... Read More
The Annual Health Sciences LEAP Closing Dinner was held Friday, April 12th, 2019. This year's graduates are an exceptional group of students and we are proud to honor their achievements. ... Read More
This is my tribute to women— who have shaped me, made me who I am, and aided my success. As a man, I feel a great debt to them. Here’s why:... Read More
By now I am sure you know that one of our residents in family medicine, Dr. Sarah Hawley, was murdered on Sunday, January 27th in a case of intimate partner violence.... Read More
In this New Year, we’d like to let you know the things we are doing and invite you to work with us as we try to make the University of Utah Health campus the best that it can be. ... Read More
After a car accident left her saddled with medical debts, Stacy Stanford found work as a disability-rights activist. A big part of her job is canvassing in support of Proposition 3, a ballot initiative that could expand Medicaid benefits to a hundred and fifty thousand more Utahans.... Read More
October is usually a time of great happiness for many of us. It is beautiful to see the leaves change, the kids are now all safely busy with school work, and we also get lots of candy for Halloween. But today, October represents sadness and anger.... Read More
The Office of Health Equity and Inclusion (OHEI) at the University of Utah Health is pleased to announce the 2018 Leadership in Inclusive Excellence Award recipients. ... Read More
“Does sex matter?” Well, from my perspective, I guess it always has...... Read More
Adi V. Gundlapalli, MD, PhD, MS is a Professor with Tenure in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He holds adjunct faculty appointments in the Departments of Pathology and Biomedical Informatics. He is a board-certified infectious diseases physician with training in clinical immunology. At the School of Medicine and University Hospital, he has an active clinical immunology and infectious diseases practice. At ARUP, he is a medical director of diagnostic immunology. At the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, he is a staff physician in infectious diseases. He is active in research and teaching of students and physicians-in-training while maintaining an active academic focus. ... Read More
In partnership with the Office of Health Equity and Inclusion the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library identifies itself as a Safe Space/Brave Space, a space that strives to embody the values that welcome all.... Read More
1) How cultural stereotypes can constrain opportunities for advancement in academic science and medicine. 2) Some of our research on stereotype-based bias with text analysis, code leadership by medical residents, and a video game. 3) Effective strategies for "breaking the bias habit." ... Read More
The University of Utah is committed to high quality education that produces the next generation of leaders to meet the needs of the communities we serve. ... Read More