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University of Utah Health Research

Innovating Health. Impacting Lives.

At University of Utah Health, innovation goes beyond generating new ideas—it's about turning bold thinking into meaningful action. Our research enhances lives in Utah and worldwide by improving health, educating the next generation of innovators, driving economic growth, and expanding our understanding of the world. We are preventing diabetes in at-risk groups, improving mental health and wellbeing in our communities, developing treatments for difficult diseases, building cutting-edge robotic limbs to restore mobility, and so much more. Through pioneering research and transformative technologies, we are developing solutions that promote a healthier and more vibrant future for all.

Updates on Federal Funding

Visit the University of Utah Vice President for Research Updates on Federal Funding and Executive Actions and Federal Agency Updates webpages for current information and guidance on research administration.

Pioneering the Future

From pioneering personalized medicine treatments to developing drugs to combat HIV to innovating precision genome editing tools, scientist at U of U Health are changing how science is done. Pioneering the Future celebrates recent field-changing discoveries and high-impact innovations from our researchers.

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Learn how science at U of U Health is changing our world.

Research With Impact

Research Reflections

Insights from Rachel Hess, MD, MS, System Chief Research Officer for U of U Health.

Vitae

Watch inspiring, TED-style talks from visionary researchers whose ideas are transforming health and society.

Investigator Spotlight

Ting Ting Hong, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology

Philanthropy

Partner with scientists to accelerate research at U of U Health by targeting vital areas of need.

Visionary: Utah Researcher Dares to Stop a Leading Cause of Blindness

Vision research at the University of Utah has led to a promising gene therapy for one of the most common causes of blindness. U of U scientists envision a brighter world—and make it reality.

Our world-class research is advancing knowledge and transforming clinical practice to improve health.

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