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Latest Research Strengthens Link Between Genetics and Suicidal Behaviors

July 13, 2021

Three U of U Health studies find new genetic links to suicidal behavior.

Healing the Brain and a Life

July 08, 2021

The rehabilitation of patients with traumatic brain injuries takes therapy, education, and hope.

Newly Discovered Genetic Mutations May Increase Risk for Lou Gehrig’s Disease

July 01, 2021

Discovery provides researchers with a more complete picture of what is going wrong in ALS and what might be done to mitigate it.

Research in a Time of Crisis

June 17, 2021

In response to a global threat, COVID-19, University of Utah mounted a research response that is making a lasting impact on the virus and its numerous effects.

Studying the Pre-Adolescent Brain to Gain Insight into Mental Health Disorders

June 10, 2021

University of Utah Health scientists and collaborators with the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Consortium have developed a rich resource for studying how the brain changes and matures during adolescence. The finding will provide a foundation for understanding how childhood experiences influence brain development and impact behavior later in life.

Unadorned Heroes

April 26, 2021

For Christopher Duncan, his amputee patients’ emotional healing is as important as the physical and functional.

Sperm Stem Cell Insights Bring Researchers Closer to Infertility Treatment

April 12, 2021

A new study led by researchers at University of Utah Health tracing the development of human sperm stem cells to mature sperm cells has yielded the most comprehensive view of this process to date.

Study Investigates how well COVID-19 Vaccines Hold Up in the "Real World"

March 09, 2021

University of Utah Health is one of six sites in the U.S. for the vaccine effectiveness study which will help determine how well COVID-19 vaccines work in the “real-world” and outside of the controlled clinical trial setting in which they were initially tested.

Pioneering the Future: Inspired by Nature

March 03, 2021

Inspiration can come from many places—and that’s certainly true for U of U Health scientists following nature’s lead as they create new ways to treat and prevent disease.

Computer Model Suggests New Cost-Effective Way to Prevent “Superbug” Infection

February 17, 2021

Each year, more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the United States. A new study suggests cost-effective way to prevent them.

Pioneering the Future: Better Health for Populations

February 10, 2021

Better Health for Populations demonstrates how creating interventions and understanding behavior are making a differnece for tens of thousands to millions. These stories are part of Pioneering the Future, a campaign celebrating high-impact discoveries made by today's scientists.

Refined Screening, Other Changes Lead to More Frequent Detection of Autism Warning Signs in Toddlers

February 10, 2021

A new study suggests that refined autism testing, reminding pediatricians to evaluate toddlers for this disorder, and better medical follow-up after at-risk screening results could lead to earlier detection and treatment of the disorder.

University of Utah Health Joins Effort to Create Genetic Roadmap of Childhood Disease

February 05, 2021

University of Utah Health researchers are participating in an effort to produce the world’s largest DNA mapping effort of children and their families.

Synthesized Very-Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Improved Retinal Function in Mice

February 04, 2021

A Moran Eye Center ophthalmologist is investigating how lipids known as VLC-PUFAs could be used to prevent eye disease thanks to a new way to synthesize them for research.

U of U Health Pediatrician Leading Nationwide Effort to Understand COVID-19 Complications in Children

January 29, 2021

A University of Utah Health pediatric cardiologist is at the forefront of efforts to understand how multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C), a severe complication of COVID-19, is affecting children long-term—and find the best way to detect and treat children with it.

Pioneering the Future: From Basic Discovery to Bedside

December 31, 2020

From Basic Discovery to Bedside tells the tale of a rare milestone being accomplished many times over within the past year. Three research labs at U of U Health have translated their basic science discoveries into therapeutics that are being tested in clinical trials for their benefit to human health.

Mentoring is Key for Improving Equity in Research Grant Funding

December 21, 2020

Working with a grant writing coach can help non-white and female researchers improve their chances of receiving funding, according to a new study led by University or Utah Health.

Vitae 2020: People and Stories that Drive Our Research

December 14, 2020

Highlighting investigators and their pioneering research programs, the Vitae program seeds new collaborations and development strategies by humanizing research through story.

Pioneering the Future: Redefining Diabetes

November 17, 2020

Rethinking Diabetes tells the tales of four paradigm-shifting accomplishments that are unraveling the complexities of the disease, revealing previously unrecognized opportunities for intervention.

"Pioneering the Future" and Digital Collection Celebrates U of U Health Discovery and Innovation

November 16, 2020

Pioneering the Future: Stories of Discovery and Innovation is a campaign celebrating today’s scientists at University of Utah Health who are carrying on a tradition of excellence in research.

Information Gaps in Electronic Health Records Hinder Personalized Medical Care

October 29, 2020

University of Utah Health researchers working in conjunction with the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, recently found that EHRs often lack vital information that could help physicians better understand a patient’s needs.

Enhanced Precautions Recommended to Prevent Viral Transmission During ENT Surgery

October 06, 2020

University of Utah Health researchers found that at least two common techniques used in ear, nose, and throat surgeries can generate airborne particles containing evidence of viral DNA that are small enough to penetrate surgical masks.

Meet Marla De Jong — New Dean of the College of Nursing

September 29, 2020

The new dean of the College of Nursing is passionate about advancing health through high-quality nursing and interdisciplinary teaching, research, clinical practice, and service.

Gene Discovery Leads to Next-Generation Experimental Therapy for ALS

September 02, 2020

More than 25 years in the making, scientific discoveries made by U of U Health chair of Neurology, Stefan Pulst, MD, Dr Med, have reached the milestone of entering human clinical trials with a unique treatment for amyotrophic lateral syndrome (ALS).

U of U Health Joins Research Network Seeking to Unravel Our Sense of Smell

August 26, 2020

The National Science Foundation recently formed an international research network of scientists co-led by Matt Wachowiak, Ph.D., a brain investigator at University of Utah Health. The goal of the groundbreaking Odor2Action network is to determine how animals use information from odors to guide their behavior.

Changes to 3D Structure of DNA in Brain Could Have Implications for Psychiatric Disorders

August 17, 2020

Scientists at University of Utah Health and University of Pennsylvania discovered that changes in neuronal activity can alter the 3D-structure of DNA in neurons, and the shift may may play a role in Schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder.

Timeline of HIV/AIDS Research and Treatment in Utah

August 17, 2020

On the 30th anniversary of the Ryan White CARE Act, this timeline highlights the many different ways that Utahns have contributed to advancing HIV/AIDS research and treatment, ranging from increased access to medical care, development of new drugs, to progress in understanding the fundamental biology of the virus and the host immune response.

Lasting Impacts of Summer Camp

August 16, 2020

A University of Utah research team is carrying out two longitudinal studies in partnership with the American Camp Association that look at the lasting impacts of camp on child campers and young staffers.

People Who Live Together Don’t Always Get COVID-19 Together

August 13, 2020

Once one person becomes infected, there is a 12% likelihood that someone they are living with will become infected, too, according to University of Utah’s Utah HERO phase one study.

COVID-19 Research at U of U Health Overview

August 08, 2020

Presentation of an overview of COVID-19 research at U of U Health

Studying Genetic Mutations Linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder

July 15, 2020

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,

Recovered From COVID-19 but With an Uncertain Future

July 09, 2020

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 the work of physicians and scientists at University of Utah Health who are working hard to bring us to the other side of the pandemic.

Amniotic Fluid Could Reduce Acute Symptoms, Long-term Risks of COVID-19

July 07, 2020

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.

With U of U Health, Collaborative Program Reduces Age of Diagnosis for Cerebral Palsy

June 30, 2020

Research carried out through University of Utah Health’s NICU and the Neonatal Follow-up Program (NFP) found ways to reduce the age of diagnosis for cerebral palsy from 19.5 months to 9.5 months.

Assessing and Responding to Patients’ Social Needs Could Improve ER Care

June 29, 2020

U of U Health scientists developed and tested a new tool that assesses the social needs of ER patients and, if necessary, refers them to up to 46 community resources available through United Way 211 (UW211), a nonprofit emergency services referral hotline.

3i Initiative Unites University Researchers in Times of Need

June 15, 2020

COVID-19 has shined a spotlight on the efforts of University of Utah Health’s Immunology, Inflammation and Infectious Disease (3i) initiative. 3i is a university-wide effort that brings scientists from diverse backgrounds together to conduct top-tier research in these fields.

A New Life in Orange

May 18, 2020

Researchers across U of U Health describe how they are adapting to research in the age of Covid-19 under the restricted level, orange. In their own words, they relay their insights, challenges and why they remain optimistic.

VPR: Orange Announcements

May 18, 2020

The Office of the Vice President for Research has updated Covid-19 research protocols and issued a laboratory safety video. Also noted are reminders from the graduate school and postdoctoral affairs, and information about travel.

While a Positive Result Doesn’t Prove Immunity, COVID-19 Antibody Tests Can Guide Public Health, Policy Decisions

May 18, 2020

While it’s too soon to use COVID-19 antibody testing to issue “immunity passports”, antibody tests that are available today are good enough to inform decisions about public health and relaxing social distancing interventions, says an international group of infectious disease and public health experts in Science Immunology today.

Research Across Borders

May 15, 2020

A global exchange program between U of U Health and University Yaounde I in Cameroon benefits science and scientists on both sides of the world.

Did the Novel Coronavirus Escape from a Lab? It’s Unlikely

May 06, 2020

U of U Health scientist Stephen Goldstein, PhD, explains evidence suggesting that the coronavirus pandemic came from the transfer of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from animals to humans.

An Unconventional Weapon Against Cancer

May 02, 2020

Researchers at U of U Health and Cardiff University made a discovery that could lead to what some are calling a universal cancer killer.

Loss of Smell and COVID-19: What You Need to Know

April 03, 2020

Roses are red. Violets are blue. If you can’t smell either, COVID-19 may have a hold on you.

U of U Health Expert Aids Passage of Diabetes Legislation

March 27, 2020

Thanks to the joint efforts of a University of Utah scientist, a state legislator, and other diabetes advocates, a new law could offer an important lifeline to Utahans with diabetes who depend on insulin to survive.

Quick Reference: U of U Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources

March 25, 2020

To ensure ready access to reliable sources of the latest information at the U related to coronavirus (COVID-19), we have assembled this quick reference list.

One Gene to Rule Them All

March 25, 2020

Researchers discover a master switch that controls many different genes involved in metabolism.

5 Ways U of U Scientists Are Addressing the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

March 20, 2020

As COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, spreads across the globe, University of Utah scientists are stepping up to the plate to address the numerous unanswered questions emerging in its wake.

Experts Share Rationale for Social Distancing, Other COVID-19 Preventive Practices

March 19, 2020

A pair of University of Utah Health researchers involved in efforts to suppress COVID-19 participated in a live call-in show on the Salt Lake City public radio station that focused on what scientists are learning about the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Testing: National Shortage of Chemicals and Basic Supplies Makes Access Limited

March 16, 2020

A national shortage of materials to collect and store patient samples is affecting the ability to test for the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Swabs to conduct the testing are also dwindling.

Sung Wan Kim, U of U Professor & Drug Delivery Pioneer Remembered

March 12, 2020

Kim, an emeritus U of U Health distinguished professor of pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical chemistry and a distinguished professor of bioengineering, died on Feb. 24, 2020 at University of Utah Hospital. He was 79.

U of U Health Professor Recognized as Fellow of Industrial/Organizational Psychology Society

March 05, 2020

Joseph A. Allen, Ph.D., a professor of industrial and organizational psychology at University of Utah Health, has been selected as a fellow of the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP). The fellowship recognizes Allen’s efforts to advance research in the field and promote workplace well-being.

Overcoming Virtual Hurdles

February 14, 2020

A new virtual reality game has helped Parkinson’s disease sufferers keep walking without losing their balance, falling, or struggling to turn.

The Biology of Violence

February 14, 2020

Marco Bortolato, MD PhD, is an assosciate professor at University of Utah Health who studies the underlying biology in impulse control through animal models and how it manifests in violent behavior.

Eye-opening Study Reveals Genetic Links to Binocular Vision, Brain Plasticity

February 11, 2020

Scientists Link Nutrient Toxicity to Cell Aging

January 23, 2020

According to a research team led by led by scientists at University of Utah Health aging can stem from too much of a good thing. Elevated levels of an important nutrient— the amino acid cysteine — jump starts the aging process.

Tailoring Diabetes Care to the Hispanic Community

January 13, 2020

Nancy Allen’s clinical and academic work at University of Utah Health focuses on the self-management of diabetes in different racial, ethnic, and vulnerable populations.

People with High Ceramide Levels up to Four Times More Likely to Have Heart Attacks, Stroke

December 19, 2019

Scientists at University of Utah Health recently discovered that people with high blood levels of ceramides are at least three or four times as likely to have a stroke or heart attack than those with lower blood levels of this lipid.

Asthma Could Give Rise to Childhood Obesity

December 19, 2019

Scientists at University of Utah Health have found evidence that asthma increases the risk for developing obesity in children.

Vitae 2019: People and Stories that Drive Our Research

December 16, 2019

Highlighting investigators and their pioneering research programs, the Vitae program seeds new collaborations and development strategies by humanizing research through story.

Genes Hop, Skip, and Jump to Alter the Human Genetic Code in About One in 20 Births

December 13, 2019

Researchers at University of Utah Health who studied family members across three generations have determined that genetic leaps within the human genome typically occur in about 5% of live births.

Can a Personalized Exercise Prescription Improve the Lives Of People With Cancer?

December 11, 2019

Researchers collaborate on an innovative study to find out

Simple Change Cuts Down on CRISPR Errors

December 10, 2019

University of Utah Health scientists have discovered a simple fix for design flaw in synthesized CRISPRs that could significantly improve the efficiency of these commonly used genetic tools.

Barbara Jones: Harnessing Creativity to Overcome Challenge

December 06, 2019

Barbara Jones, MD, investigates times when doctors deviate from the norm for good reasons and in so doing discovers insights into improving medicine in the face of challenging scenarios. Not a stranger to challenge herself, Jones, a former Olympian, explains how international sports competition shaped her attitudes and approaches toward her work.

Testing a New Model for Rural Home Hospitalization

December 06, 2019

University of Utah Health is partnering with Ariadne Labs to develop the Rural Home Hospital Program — delivering health care to rural areas through cutting-edge medical and communication technology.

U of U Health Research is Reaching New Heights

November 22, 2019

University of Utah Health investigators received more than $373 million in awards in fiscal year 2019, achieving an impressive 50% growth in research funding over 5 years.

Attacking the Opioid Crisis from All Sides

November 22, 2019

From basic biology to population health to connecting communities, U of U Health researchers are innovating approaches that span disciplines to bring about real change in the opioid crisis.

A New (Virtual) Reality

November 22, 2019

Mark Durham at the School of Dentistry is incorporating the exciting world of virtual and augmented realities into teaching and researches their impact on learning and making better humans.

Behavioral Interventions Extend Slumber Time, Lower Blood Pressure in “Short” Sleepers

November 18, 2019

A recent study found that simple behavior interventions improved sleep, lessened daytime sleepiness, and significantly lowered blood pressure in "short" sleepers.

Grant from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to Facilitate Genome Analysis

November 14, 2019

Funding awarded to Aaron Quinlan, PhD, associate director of the Utah Center for Genetic Discovery from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) will enhance the usability of software tools for genome analysis

Is Less More? Oral Versus Intravenous Antibiotics After Hospitalization

November 13, 2019

A study that shows using oral therapy for at-home treatment as opposed to IV therapy, showed a decrease in cost, less burden for families and patients and fewer adverse events with no change in our cure rates.

Scientists Find Process in Mammals that Blocks Harmful Effects of Excessive Iron-containing Heme in Blood

October 24, 2019

Discovery could eventually lead to new treatments for anemia, hemochromatosis, and other red blood cell diseases.

U of U Health Participates in $50M Study of Traumatic Brain Injuries in Military Personnel

October 23, 2019

University of Utah Health has joined a national research consortium of universities, hospitals and clinics that has received $50 million to study the long-term impacts of mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) or concussions on service members and veterans. The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs are funding the grant, which will bring together universities, Veterans Health Administration hospitals and the military to study the impact of combat concussions.

Effects of Cannabinoids in Pain Management

October 01, 2019

Yurgelun-Todd receives grant from the National Institutes of Health to conduct CBD oil research.

Why Exercise? Study Points to Unappreciated Role for Lipids in Muscle Function

September 27, 2019

A University of Utah Health study points to a previously unappreciated role for mitochondrial membrane lipids on energy production and muscular function.

Third Annual Translational Hypertension Symposium

September 20, 2019

The Third Annual University of Utah Translational Hypertension Symposium will be held on Thursday, October 10th from 8:00am to 6:30pm.

Dangers of Vaping

September 20, 2019

University of Utah Health experts explain the dangers of vaping and address vaping health risks.

The Strange Science of Sports Recovery

September 12, 2019

On October 4, best-selling author Christie Aschwanden will give a talk on the strange science of sports recovery followed by a panel discussion with faculty from the College of Health and U of U Athletics.

Cultivating Scientific Success

September 03, 2019

With trainees collectively earning $110 million in grant funding, the U’s Vice President’s Clinical and Translational Scholars Program is proving to be effective at building leaders in research.

Home Disposal Kits Decrease Likelihood of Having Excess Opioids at Home

August 18, 2019

New research shows that providing patients with home disposal kits greatly reduced their likelihood of having excess opioids at home.

TEDMED: How Viruses Shaped the Ability to Remember

August 17, 2019

U of U Health neurobiologist Jason Shepherd spoke about his unexpected discovery at TedMed 2018. The video was released on Aug. 8.

Representation in STEM Matters

July 22, 2019

The Genomics Summer Research for Minorities (GSRM) internship provides a ten-week summer research program for undergraduate students interested in genomics research, personalized medicine and biosciences.

Imagining a World Without Diabetes

June 12, 2019

An initiative at University of Utah Health aims to improve the lives of people with diabetes, which affects nearly 10 percent of America’s population.

Pairing Diagnoses of Atrial Fibrillation and Fibrosis to Identify High-Risk Populations

May 24, 2019

Researchers explore familial relationships using unique Utah resources to develop high-risk profiles with the hope of identifying those at greater risk for atrial fibrillation.

Extended Family History with Alzheimer’s Disease Could Increase Risk for Individuals

May 16, 2019

A new study examined the degree to which extended family can indicate risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

Restricted Diets to Mediate Food Allergies Can Produce Unhealthy Eating Habits

May 16, 2019

Researchers examine the long-term psychological impact of food restrictions on normal eating patterns in patients.

Multi-State Study of Children with Autism Suggests More Effort Needed for Early Diagnosis

April 30, 2019

University of Utah Health researchers found that the median age at which 4-year-old children are first evaluated did not significantly decrease between 2010 to 2014. Increased efforts for early screening are needed.

Professors at Center Court

April 24, 2019

Doctors make medical decisions in the spotlight.

Bench to Bedside: Student innovations lead to new beginnings in health care

April 17, 2019

Enthusiastic university students from across the state and beyond spent the evening engaging with judges, volunteers, and fellow competitors at the Bench to Bedside competition.

New Kind of Drug Shows Promise in Treating Rare Metabolic Disease

April 09, 2019

A team of researchers published the results of a phase 1 clinical trial for the drug Givosiran, which targets the liver cells ultimately responsible for acute hepatic porphyrias.

Why is Mono So Contagious?

March 27, 2019

Researchers uncover a molecular key that gives an edge to the Epstein Barr virus.

Bacterial Virus May Heighten Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

March 25, 2019

New research is showing that bacteriophages have the potential to shape the communities that live within the gut and ultimately your health—for better or worse.

Matching the Best Treatment to Rare Childhood Diseases

March 15, 2019

Expert recommendations reassure families and insurance companies that new treatments for rare childhood diseases have a greater chance of success.

In Her Own Words: When it Comes to Gender Balance, We’re at a Tipping Point

March 08, 2019

On this International Women’s Day, U of U Health cardiologist Rashmee Shah, MD, explains why gender balance isn’t a women’s issue, it is something everyone should be thinking about.

Saving Lives

March 04, 2019

In the face of escalating teen suicides, Utah launched an app. No one knew just how much change it would bring.

TBI and Kids: New Treatment Guidelines Issued

March 02, 2019

To help promote the highest standards of care, and improve the overall rates of survival and recovery following TBI, experts issued the 3rd edition of the Brain Trauma Foundation Guidelines for the Management of Pediatric Severe TBI.

A Good Offense Isn’t Always the Best Strategy in the Battle of Host vs. Virus

February 13, 2019

The human immune system is notorious for overreacting to common infections. University of Utah Health researchers have shown how one component of the immune system might have evolved to limit this collateral damage.

What’s Good for the Heart is Good for the Mind

January 30, 2019

Lower Blood Pressure Could Reduce Risk for Dementia

Vitae 2018: The People, The Stories, The Research

December 20, 2018

Highlighting investigators and their pioneering research programs, the Vitae program seeds new collaborations and development strategies by humanizing research through story.

Newly Awarded 3i Seed Grant Projects Explore Immunities and Vaccines

December 18, 2018

The Immunology, Inflammation and Infectious Disease Initiative (3i) at the University of Utah Health has awarded seed grants to eight collaborative research projects.

Making Sense of the Numbers Game

November 30, 2018

Open artificial pancreas (OpenAPS) technology consists of a hacked insulin pump, continuous glucose monitor (CGM), and a microcomputer combination that work together to minimize the dangerous blood glucose variability caused by the condition.

The PrEP Revolutionaries

November 29, 2018

A new clinic providing HIV prevention pills to the uninsured may be a game-changer in Utah’s fight to end the AIDS epidemic.

Failing to Report Corporate Financial Ties in Research: How Serious is It?

November 08, 2018

A prominent cancer researcher failed to report conflicts of interest, receiving millions of dollars of payments from drug and health care companies, recently reported by The New York Times and ProPublica. Soon after, the scientist resigned. Associate Vice President for Research Integrity at the University of Utah, Jeffrey Botkin, M.D., discusses why the issue is problematic for research and researchers. Read more in Botkin’s Viewpoint published in JAMA.

Under Pressure: Researchers Search for New Glaucoma Treatments

October 29, 2018

A team of scientists at University of Utah Health work to develop glaucoma therapies that treat pressure in the front of the eye and prevent damage in the back of the eye.

SCM Lifescience and University of Utah Announce Multi-Year Research Collaboration to Advance New Allogenic Off-the-Shelf Cell Sheet for Regenerative Medicine

October 11, 2018

SCM Lifescience Co., Ltd. and the University of Utah announced that they have entered into a collaborative research agreement to generate cell sheets and complete a functional evaluation of the allogenic stem cells using such cell sheets.

Vitae Vignettes: Claudio Villanueva - The Making of a Masterpiece

October 01, 2018

The Vitae Vignettes video series celebrates the people and stories that drive our research. Watch the video to see what inspires biochemist Claudio Villanueva and his search for novel solutions to obesity and diabetes.

A Trailblazer in Stroke Studies

September 27, 2018

Utah Translational Hypertension Symposium Tackles Successes and Challenges with Blood Pressure Control

September 26, 2018

With a goal of leveraging the Utah Translational Hypertension Symposium to make an impact, the organizers created a unique, intimate setting where researchers and in-the-trenches clinicians could problem solve with leaders in the field.

Improving Care by Instilling a Culture of Safety

September 19, 2018

Researchers at University of Utah Health joined colleagues at the Ensign College of Public Health to evaluate the quality and safety of surgical care provided at the Volta River Authority Hospital (VRAH) in Akosombo, Ghana.

Funding Research to Create A World Without Diabetes

September 19, 2018

The Driving Out Diabetes, a Larry H. Miller Family Wellness Initiative, has awarded grants to eight projects designed to activate novel research projects in the areas of diabetes, obesity and metabolism and to train the next generation of researchers.

I Blog, Therefore I am

September 17, 2018

A small team of doctors at the University of Utah Health Family Medicine Residency Program developed a blog to sharpen the communication skills of their residents.

Be Still My Beating Heart

August 17, 2018

While atrial fibrillation is more common in older adults, it is highly unusual in a young person. At only 22 years old, Martha Aston was an anomaly.

Fitness tracker supports healthy childhood behavior

July 27, 2018

Researchers use fitness trackers to study physical activity and sedentary behaviors in preschool-aged children.

Cornering Diabetes: Scientists Search for Genetic Controls

July 23, 2018

Scientists identified a gene that controls how the liver communicates with the pancreas, which offers a new approach to combat diabetes.

National Panel Issues Guidelines on Controversial Issue of Returning Results to Study Participants

July 18, 2018

Have you ever given a blood sample for a research study and a few months later wondered, “what happened to that study?” A National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine panel has taken on the controversial issue of when it is appropriate to return results and who should be able to do so.

Vitae Vignettes: June Round - A Cultivator of Curiosity

June 22, 2018

The Vitae Vignettes video series celebrates the people and stories that drive our research. Watch the video to see the story behind June Round’s quest to understand how bacteria that live in our bodies shape our health.

Metabolics Core Fuels Innovative Research

June 14, 2018

The Metabolomics Core at U of U Health empowers researchers at the U and beyond to sort through the stream of metabolites with the aim of understanding disease and developing new treatments.

Vitae Vignettes: Trudy Oliver - The Excitement of Discovery

March 08, 2018

The Vitae Vignettes video series celebrates the people and stories that drive our research. Watch the video to see what inspires cancer researcher Trudy Oliver and her search for new treatments for lung cancer.

A Viral “Bait-and-Switch” Boosts Infection

October 25, 2017

U of U Health scientists uncovers insights into how viral infections can trigger certain types of cancers.