Christy Porucznik, PhD, MSPH, shares her career journey; from environmental engineering to her vision for the future as Vice Dean of Faculty at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine.
U of U Health physicians describes racial disparities in the treatment of atrial fibrillation and other cardiovascular conditions and offers recommendations about how to remediate them.
Paloma Cariello (she/her) is an associate professor of infectious diseases and the associate dean for health equity, diversity, and inclusion at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine.
Submitting a first successful R01 is a major challenge. The University's KL2 program, a part of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, is again organizing R01 writing groups that will...
Natasha Ovuoba (she/her) is the associate director of equity, diversity, and inclusion at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). She’s been engaged in EDI work over the last eight years with a...
The CTRC provides stem cell, molecular biology, biobanking, and expert consultation services to support early translational and precision medicine research at the University, collaborating institutions, and nationwide. These services support...
Cease-and-desist letters that two Utah lawmakers sent to abortion providers in mid-September sparked controversy and raised questions about the legal basis they used to make their hefty threats.
We all deserve our best health, regardless of race or background. New scientific tools, standards, and approaches to research promise a more equitable future for health care.
The Autism Science Foundation invites applications for its Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards from graduate students, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows interested in pursuing careers in basic and clinical research...
This year’s MEDiversity Week theme, “Securing Health Equity for All,” will explore how University of Utah Health can develop policies, practices, and programs that move us closer to the goal...
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a type of regenerative medicine that relies on injections of a patient’s own platelets to relieve knee joint stiffness and pain. Dan Cushman, M.D., an associate...
Try as we may to stop it, we’re all aging. That’s why we’re at the forefront of the fight to eradicate ageism and help our people live longer, healthier lives.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists announced the selection of a new editor. Dr. Torri D. Metz, Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Research at University of Utah Health...
This year’s MEDiversity Week theme, “Securing Health Equity for All,” will explore how we can develop policies, practices, and programs that move us closer to the goal of eliminating health...
The new Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine is finally underway. Emphasizing flexibility, community, and adaptability, the facility will pave the way for a new era in medical education.
After heavy engagement on our publication in AFP, we remind that race is not a risk factor for adverse health outcomes, exposure to, and being the target of racism is.
Imagine stumbling upon an art gallery. At first glance, you see images of nature. You find a string of constellations, a multi-colored seashell, and a collage of four blooming mushrooms...
Want to get better at that piano piece or memorize that one test answer for the next day? Just sleep on it. University of Utah Health scientists working in collaboration...
The School of Medicine in partnership with the Vice President for Research is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the SOM Research Incentive Seed Grant Program. Proposals are...
The American Association of University Women invites applications for its American Fellowships program, which will provide grants in support of women scholars who are working on completing dissertations, conducting postdoctoral...
The transition to an independent research career is often more difficult for physician scientists than it is for other researchers, as these individuals must balance the demands of both seeing...
