A microbe called Turicibacter improves metabolic health and reduces weight gain in mice. The results could lead to new ways to control weight by adjusting gut bacteria.
For half a century, the University of Utah’s Anticonvulsant Drug Development (ADD) Program has been at the forefront of discovery, helping millions of people living with epilepsy and seizure disorders.
A new kind of antibiotic delivery system, developed through U of U Health research, helps dogs, cats, and horses recover from tough-to-treat infections--and may soon help humans heal as well.
As the funding climate for research becomes less certain, it is increasingly important to find alternative sources of support so that novel ideas don’t become lost opportunities. We’re proud to...
University of Utah Health surpassed the half-billion–dollar mark in research funding for FY2025. These investments fuel research, advance knowledge, improve health, and support training of future scientific leaders.
University of Utah Health Research Office is the engine that powers health sciences research. We provide essential core services, reimagine research education, secure philanthropic support, and everything in between.
This supervised medical gym provides a safe, supportive environment for people who benefit from extra guidance during exercise, including those with neurodegenerative diseases, stroke survivors, and people receiving bariatric care.
If the drug works in people, it could prevent kidney injury in high-risk populations, or potentially even treat other diseases that affect mitochondria, like heart failure and diabetes.
For families like Cal Taylor's, genetic research isn't academic. It means shorter hospital stays, better clinical care, and answers to what is often parents' biggest question: why is my kid...
Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to...
A record-breaking 385 researchers came together to celebrate groundbreaking mental health research and facilitate partnerships and collaboration across campus, academia, and industry.
A new study from Huntsman Mental Health Institute reveals that combining psilocybin with mindfulness may offer powerful relief for depression among healthcare workers.
Rachel Hess, MD, MS, has been named the inaugural System Chief Research Officer for University of Utah Health, effective immediately. University of Utah Health has established the position of System...
Research at the University of Utah has led to a promising gene therapy for age-related macular degeneration. U of U scientists envision a brighter world—and make it reality.
The interdisciplinary research hub connects experts in diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and more to uncover the metabolic roots of human health.
A new study shows a sharp rise in rates of cognitive disability within the U.S. over the past decade. Adults under the age of 40 experienced the greatest increase in...
Use of medical cannabis has been on the rise since it first became available to Utah patients in 2020. A medical cannabis card, which can be prescribed for difficult-to-treat conditions...
Federally funded basic research at the University of Utah laid the groundwork for a new HIV-prevention drug now approved for clinical use—demonstrating how curiosity-driven science delivers real-world impact.
