Researchers, doctors, and community members came together to improve understanding of the full health, social, and even environmental impacts of these medications.
A combination of human genetic analysis and research in flies identified the protective gene, which could ultimately lead to better therapies for people with the seizure disorder.
Researchers in the College of Nursing are developing practical solutions and fostering community engagement to address the social factors outside of health care that impact health and well-being.
There may be up to a tenfold difference in risk for infants who are currently treated identically under clinical guidelines. The analysis is an important step toward more personalized care.
Since 2019, the University of Utah has been developing the world’s most advanced “neuroprosthesis” — an artificial upper arm and hand that is controlled by the user’s thoughts. Named the...
Much of health sciences research involves seeing the unseen: the genetic and bioinformatic data that underlies human health and disease. At the University of Utah, generating that data involves top-quality...
Health sciences research has more than doubled in size over the past 12 years, a trajectory that highlights U of U Health as a destination for leading faculty, learners, and...
Researchers led by U biomedical engineer Jan Kubanek developed a way to deliver therapeutic levels of drugs to the brain in ways that maximize their benefit and minimize risks.
In 2024, the University of Utah School of Dentistry continued magnifying its mission to provide exceptional oral care to Utah's underserved communities and superior education for future dentists.
Whether securing first-of-its-kind grants or expanding care for underserved populations, the University of Utah College of Nursing made incredible strides in 2024.
Throughout 2024, faculty and staff at the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library ensured the continuous availability of library services despite disruptions from construction for the earthquake retrofit.
As one of the biggest colleges at the University of Utah, College of Health faculty, staff, and students continually celebrate new accomplishments, including these highlights from 2024.
From new educational programs to new leadership and new traditions, the University of Utah College of Pharmacy experienced a year defined by innovation and change.
The drug lenacapavir, developed by Gilead Sciences, provides protection for half a year instead of one day and has performed extremely well in clinical trials.
Prenatal exposure to ozone pollution could be harming the cognitive development of unborn children, according to new interdisciplinary research from the University of Utah. The peer-reviewed study found a strong...
The therapy increases the amount of blood the heart can pump and dramatically improves survival, in what a paper describing the results calls “an unprecedented recovery of cardiac function.”
