La pandemia ha puesto de relieve las disparidades en la atención sanitaria. En un editorial de la revista Annals of Family Medicine se exponen cinco recomendaciones para mejorar las disparidades...
At the beginning of the 2022-2023 academic year, Jamie Dwyer, MD was appointed as the new School of Medicine Associate Dean for Clinical Research. Dr. Dwyer assumed this position on...
A collective of University of Utah Health scientists has recently formed to strengthen collaboration in the field of regenerative medicine and stem cell research. Regenerative medicine, as a collective at...
Globally, the U.S. ranks 40th for stillbirth rate – one in 165 births. That’s 24,000 total stillbirths per year. How can we reduce these figures? The first step is collaboration.
The Accelerators host (Dr. Anna Laucis, Matt Spraker, and Simul Parikh) the Suneja Lab, leaders in health equity research! Radiation Oncologist Dr. Gita Suneja and PGY-5 resident Dr. Ryan Hutten...
This August, Dr. Maia Hightower was recruited away for a fantastic opportunity at the University of Chicago Medicine, where she will be the executive vice president and chief digital technology...
Did you know NIH offers supplemental funding opportunities to early-stage investigators to support their work during major life events? If you are pregnant, plan to adopt a child, take parental...
The number to call during an emergency has been drilled into people from childhood: dial 911. But what about a mental health emergency? For decades, the answer wasn’t simple. But...
Let's make the new hearing aid decision the start of a new approach: Drugs should be approved for over-the counter use unless the FDA determines they can't be taken safely...
MEDiversity Week 2022 will be held from October 31 through November 4. Join national and local health experts as we explore "Securing Health Equity for All."
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) has announced a forecasted opportunity to create a Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity (CIIHE).
Metaphorically, many radiation oncology departments stay “in the basement,” working without connecting to the outside. But collaboration is critical for our field to thrive. The key to solving issues like...
The History of the Health Sciences collection has been accumulating for over 50 years. It shows the evolution of medicine, including medical tools, photographs, scrapbooks, clothing, and an iron lung...
Reproductive rights may be subject to a number of changes in the Beehive State as its trigger law is challenged in court and lawmakers open abortion-related bill files for next...
UHEDI welcomes our newest class of Health Sciences LEAP students and all our returning students. May this year bring great experiences and continued success (outlined here).
University of Utah Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion is pleased to accept nominations for the 2022 Leadership in Inclusive Excellence Awards. This award recognizes those who exemplify leadership in inclusion...
This summer, dozens of students from across the country visited the University of Utah to participate in two research programs that help students from underrepresented communities find their place in...
Dr. Melissa Montoya, pupil of Dr. Rodríguez's Leadership through Scholarship Fellowship program, reminds us that HPV is poised to become the leading cause of oral cancer in the next decade.
A collection of CMI's activities for FY2022, highlighting projects and stats from our major programs, including Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and Bench to Bedside.
