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Research Strategy

Research Vision

At University of Utah Health, our leading research is uncovering how intrinsic biology and interactions with the world shape our health. We’re deepening our understanding by exploring the intersections where internal and external influences meet—where environment changes biology, and physiology shapes life experiences. Through bold, cross-disciplinary collaboration, we are committed to exploring every dimension of health, driving innovation to reduce disease and elevate well-being for all.

Minna Roh-Johnson

Impact 2030: Strategic Imperatives

Catalyze Discoveries

By investing in current and emerging areas, we strengthen our leadership, advance scientific discovery, and sustain a culture of research excellence.

Elevate Our Talent

By empowering and supporting our research community, we can attract, retain, and advance talent while fostering groundbreaking innovations and discoveries.

Build for Tomorrow

Investing in our infrastructure supports innovation through cutting-edge facilities, critical resources, and robust systems, fostering impactful research.

Strategy Goals

  • Our transformative translational research improves human health and distinguishes the university through research funding, national recognition, and national rankings.
  • Well-planned, state-of-the-art research spaces and instrumentation enable our researchers to be on the cutting-edge of discovery and innovation.
  • Create a climate, culture, and opportunities where faculty, graduate trainees, students, and staff can share their differing and lived experiences while valuing those of others.
  • Provide opportunities, connections, and the structure for exceptional training, mentorship, and career advancement.
  • A culture of collaboration weaves our translational health sciences research community together and fosters innovative team science that accelerates breakthrough discoveries to advance human health.
  • Financial structures and conscientious stewardship of research funds incentivize activities that align with our research mission, values, and goals.
     

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Jeremy D Franklin

Jeremy D Franklin

Academic Office Information

jeremy.franklin@hsc.utah.edu

Jeremy is the senior manager of research strategy and leads tracking, reporting, evaluation, and communication efforts related to the research strategy. Jeremy received his PhD in the sociology of education from the University of Utah, with a focus on inclusion and equity.

Ariel Keklak

Ariel Keklak

Academic Office Information

ariel.keklak@hsc.utah.edu

Ariel is the strategic project coordinator and supports development of the research strategy for the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. Ariel received her Master of Public Health from the University of Utah with an emphasis in community health.