For the first time, researchers have created fruit flies that can become addicted to cocaine. The new model could prove valuable for the development of therapies to prevent and treat...
Top place to work in health care, Moran Eye Center founding CEO retires after 46 years, dental care now covered under Medicaid, new leaders, commencement, and more May momentos.
Highlighting investigators and their pioneering research programs, the Vitae program seeds new collaborations and development strategies by humanizing research through story.
The Office of Academic Culture and Community is creating a student-driven environment where every medical student and faculty member feels supported, connected, and equipped to succeed.
With a new Division of Medical Education, Katherine Anderson, MD, is building a culture where education is valued, educators are supported, and learners are inspired.
Michael Morgan, MD, doesn’t fit the image of a doctor. No white coat. No scrubs. No ergonomic shoes. Nothing about him says “system” or “authority.” He has a personal philosophy...
Rather than focusing on a narrow set of symptoms, the Center’s mission is to systematically study and elevate quality of life throughout stroke recovery.
Supportive structures, flexible training, peer networks, and faculty mentors at the University of Utah help student-mothers succeed in medicine and at home.
Cell biologist Bruce Edgar, recognized for his research on cell growth and proliferation, was elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences for his pioneering work and contributions to science.
Trained and genetic differences could help the women survive the intense physiological stresses of free-diving—and could ultimately lead to better treatments for blood pressure disorders.
Are you interested in science? Do you keep up with interesting new scientific findings? Chances are, whether you are a scientist or not, you get your information about new scientific...
April highlights include one of TIME’s 100 most influential people in the world, $5.5M from legislature for medical education in Southern Utah, Best Grad School rankings, and more.
Disease modeling research suggests that for some cholera outbreaks, prescribing antibiotics more aggressively could slow or stop the spread of the disease and even reduce the likelihood of antibiotic resistance.
Utah’s wild places aren’t just beautiful—they’re vital. With the 2034 Winter Olympics on the horizon, now is the time to take steps to protect these spaces while inviting people in.
A team of researchers has used advanced DNA sequencing to develop the most comprehensive atlas yet of genetic change through generations, laying the foundations for new insights into the roots...
Janie Ford has been a flight nurse for 40 years. "It's a very, very sacred obligation," she says. "You're taking care of the most critically ill patients, and oftentimes you're...
For Beth Vukin, MD, the difficult choice to leave clinical practice opened up a new world. She’s listening to her inner voice to discover the next step in her path.
Research in the Sundquist lab laid the foundations for the development of lenacapavir, a drug that prevents HIV infection with 99.9% to 100% efficacy and could dramatically lower infection rates...
During this time of uncertainty, leadership is actively advocating for research and planning strategically for the future. We have developed guidelines and a worksheet to help researchers who have received...
