April 23, 2025

Vitae: Stories Behind the Science

Celebrate excellence in research with University of Utah Health at Vitae. The evening features top researchers giving TED-talk-style presentations, sharing their work on today’s most pressing health issues. Discover their journeys and behind-the-scenes stories, and connect with the minds that are shaping tomorrow.

RSVP

April 23, 2025

5-7:30pm

S.J. Quinney College of Law Moot Court Room

Light refreshments and drinks provided

Free parking available in the Stadium Lot

(Lot 1 - West Stadium parking lot, Salt Lake City, UT 84102)

Questions? Contact Ribana Milas (ribana.milas@hsc.utah.edu or 801.574.4328)

Presented by: University of Utah Health’s Office of the Senior Vice President for Health Sciences Research Unit

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Featured Speakers

Jessica Osterhout, PhD, Assistant Professor

In Sickness and in Health: How the Brain Controls Symptoms During Infection

Jessica Osterhout, PhD, Assistant Professor, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, Dept. of Neurobiology

Guillaume Hoareau, DVM, PhD

Emergency Mode: Recharging Life After Severe Blood Loss

Guillaume Hoareau, DVM, PhD, Associate Professor Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, Dept. of Emergency Medicine

Sara Bybee, PhD, LCSW

The Wealth-Health Connection: How Social and Economic Factors Shape Wellbeing

Sara Bybee, PhD, LCSW, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing

Peter Fino, PhD

The Biomechanics and Neural Control of Balance after Brain Injury

Peter Fino, PhD, Associate Professor, College of Health, Dept. of Health and Kinesiology

Aaron Petrey, PhD

Inflammation Meets Coagulation: How Glycans Shape the Battle

Aaron Petrey, PhD, Assistant Professor, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, Dept. of Pathology

Elizabeth Keating, MD, MSPH

Improving Outcomes of Pediatric Injury Patients in Northern Tanzania

Elizabeth Keating, MD, MSPH, Assistant Professor, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, Dept. of Pediatrics

Vignette Videos

Julie Fritz

Reaching the Frontier

Julie Fritz, PhD, PT, Distinguished Professor, College of Health, Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training

Wesley Sundquist,

Driven by Curiosity

Wesley Sundquist, PhD, Distinguished Professor, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry

Past Events

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