The Biology of Violence
Marco Bortolato, MD PhD, is an assosciate professor at University of Utah Health who studies the underlying biology in impulse control through animal models and how it manifests in violent behavior.... Read More
Neuroscience Initiative
Neuroscience Initiative
The Neuroscience Initiative at University of Utah Health represents a commitment, by the University of Utah and the Senior Vice President for Health Sciences office, to unify basic, translational, and clinical research efforts towards a better understanding of the brain in disease and health. This vision is currently being accomplished by linking clinicians, scientists, and the broader neuroscience community at University of Utah Health. Our neuroscience research community, ranging from neurologists to imaging specialist to molecular biologists (>150 investigators) spans across 7 colleges and schools, 15 centers and institutes, and more than 32 departments.
News & Blog
“A researcher to watch”: Neurobiologist Moriel Zelikowsky Awarded Sloan Fellowship
In recognition of creativity, leadership and achievements in research, neurobiologist Moriel Zelikowsky, Ph.D., assistant professor of Neurobiology and Anatomy at University of Utah Health, has received a 2020 Sloan Research Fellowship. ... Read More
Neurobiology and Anatomy
Eye-opening Study Reveals Genetic Links to Binocular Vision, Brain Plasticity
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Neurobiology and Anatomy
U of U Health Participates in $50M Study of Traumatic Brain Injuries in Military Personnel
University of Utah Health has joined a national research consortium of universities, hospitals and clinics that has received $50 million to study the long-term impacts of mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) or concussions on service members and veterans. The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs are funding the grant, which will bring together universities, Veterans Health Administration hospitals and the military to study the impact of combat concussions.... Read More
Internal Medicine
Scientists Discover Link Between Specialized Brain Cells and OCD and Anxiety-like Behaviors in Mice
University of Utah Health scientists discovered a new lineage of specialized brain cells and established a link between the lineage and OCD and anxiety-like behaviors in mice.... Read More
Neurobiology and Anatomy,Human Genetics
University of Utah Health Neuroscientist Receives Transformative Research Award
U of U Health neuroscientist Jason Shepherd, Ph.D., has received the National Institutes of Health Director’s Transformative Research Award to promote approaches to research that could create or challenge existing paradigms.... Read More
Neurobiology and Anatomy
TEDMED: How Viruses Shaped the Ability to Remember
U of U Health neurobiologist Jason Shepherd spoke about his unexpected discovery at TedMed 2018. The video was released on Aug. 8.... Read More
Neurobiology and Anatomy
Changes Associated with Autism Risk May Be Detected as Early as the Second Trimester
Researchers at University of Utah Health have identified a link between autism and steroid hormone changes detected in the mother’s blood. ... Read More
PsychiatryNeuroscience Initiative Funds Five Collaborative Pilot Projects for 2018
This year, the Neuroscience Initiative at the University of Utah funded five one-year pilot collaborative seed grant projects for upto $50,000 in research areas that align with the Neuroscience Initiative mission of deepening our understanding of the brain and transforming this knowledge into innovative solutions for patient care. ... Read More
