MEDiversity Week 2023 (October 23 - 27) seeks to draw attention to the importance of designing and delivering care that meets the needs of every person, regardless of age.
Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, uses research to guide legislation that impacts drug costs and to inspire the public to speak out against policies that do more harm than good.
There’s a 9-5 office job, then there’s a job where you’re riding in the back of a hot ambulance running on four hours of sleep and trying desperately to save...
The reasons why people attempt suicide include triggers like trauma and stress, as well as inherited genetic factors. A new study has identified 12 DNA variants, or variations in the...
Tina Holman never looks forward to bringing her daughter Savannah to a clinician they haven’t seen before. She knows that, yet again, she’ll need to explain her daughter’s rare condition...
The COVID-19 pandemic spotlighted how a rapid and effective response to infectious disease outbreaks is critical for saving lives and protecting communities. With a $17.5 million, five-year grant from the...
The Better U Survey aims to capture the voices of our workforce. Understanding what matters to our people, can make U of U Health an exceptional place to work.
University of Utah investigators who lead the Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilities (URADD) have received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to track the...
Research administration is a large and growing profession. However, most people have limited knowledge of research administration career paths, educational skills, and entry points. The purpose of this panel is...
Compared to other high-income countries, the U.S. has a high rate of maternal mortality, and in Utah, substance use is the leading cause of pregnancy-related death.
New research suggests that hospital electronic health records (EHRs) that are difficult to use are also less likely to catch medical errors that could harm patients.
"Being able to empathize, actively listen, and help the youth truly feel heard improves the quality of our care. I never thought I could love a job so much.”
Researchers at University of Utah Health are testing whether an eight-week program based on positive psychology techniques can improve the mood and well-being of people who have had a stroke...
You might not think of diabetes when you think of muscle function. But a common diabetes drug that regulates blood sugar can also prevent muscle atrophy and muscular fibrosis—which can...
In an eLife magazine featured column, Tanya Espino-Sanchez reflects on her years of study and the many challenges she faced as a first-generation grad and child of immigrants.
We won’t solve the challenges facing health care with the same old thinking. Empowering frontline teams to identify problems and brainstorm solutions is creating positive changes.
Take a look at a handful of foundation funding opportunities provided by the advancement team. Opportunities come from foundations such as: Autism Science Foundation, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, Foundation Fighting...
Check out September's highlighted funding opportunities from the National Science Foundation. Opportunities include: Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases, and Smart Health and Biomedical Research in the Era of Artificial...
