We share cautious optimism that the impact of our own individual behaviors—masking, social distance, hygiene, and staying home when sick—appear to be positively impacting Utah’s coronavirus trends. Positive cases, positivity...
We are starting this semester in unusual—indeed unprecedented—times. As we move towards the University of Utah's proposed plan, we invite our campus community to consider our advice rationale: public (and...
Utah’s declining case trends indicate that we may be seeing a leveling off of positive tests in our state. Our real-time reproductive number is currently tracking below one—a critical level...
We recognize racism as a public health crisis and believe anti-Black racism is one major cause of health disparities that we observe in our society. U of U Health has...
AVP José Rodríguez will be joining the School of Medicine's established an Anti-racism Commission, which aims to coordinate efforts to advance our goals and improve our culture.
We have seen a few days of decreased new coronavirus cases—although our transmission rate continues to be high. Hospitalizations across the state continue to rise, but county-level data suggests that...
In recent weeks, the legacy of racism in the United States has been at the forefront of the national consciousness. We must commit to using this moment in time to...
We're far from returning to a pre-COVID-19 normal. But as the University of Utah and the University Health Sciences community navigate this dynamic situation, we want you to be informed...
The University Cross-Departmental SOP Collaboration Group has been working to establish a library of SOPs to serve as a resource to those conducting clinical research at the University of Utah...
Award Amount: $500,000 over five years Application Due Date: Pre-proposal due July 31, 2020 The Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) award provides $500,000 over five years to...
AFSP has set a goal to reduce our nation’s suicide rate 20% by 2025. We believe that by targeting areas known to contribute to suicide burden we can reach this...
Award Amount: U Between $100,000 and $600,000 over two to three years Application Due Date: Letter of Inquiry due August 4, 2020 The Foundation’s mission is to support research to...
Our state has seen a steady rise in both the seven-day average of daily COVID positive cases and subsequent hospitalizations. Time delays in the different measures of this pandemic—patients with...
In a new study, researchers at University of Utah Health recently detected how alterations in this gene could disrupt the formation and function of synapses in the hippocampus,
We are living through a period of increased emotional strain and mental health disruptions. Providers note an increase in reports of stress, anxiety, fear, and suicidal thoughts even among people...
On March 13, Clement Chow found himself on the leading edge of a tidal wave as one of the first COVID-19 cases in Utah. Read his survivor story and about...
Current averages indicate that more Utahns are testing positive for coronavirus every day, with about 12,000 active cases across the state. Hospitalization of COVID-19 patients continues to rise in Utah...
University of Utah Health researchers are investigating whether human amniotic fluid (HAF) can reduce lung inflammation caused by COVID-19 and promote the recovery of patients who have contracted the disease.
The Geriatrics Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) at University of Utah Hospital was moved virtually to connect HELP volunteers to interact with hospitalized older adult patients. HELP was one of...
