The Utah Program for Inherited Neuromuscular Disorders (UPIN) is bringing clinical trials to Utah, pioneering gene therapy for rare diseases, and delivering FDA-approved treatments to patients.
Utah has one of the fastest-growing life science and health care innovation industries in the nation. U researchers have a unique opportunity to impact society by commercializing their technologies.
"I’m proud of the way we have maneuvered obstacles and embraced innovation. After I leave, I look forward to seeing how we continue to change the mental health landscape."
The University of Utah is embarking on a 10-year physical development plan. Broad input is key to the future vision for facilities that benefit campus life and surrounding communities.
More pharmacy programs should be asking tough questions about runaway expenses cascading to students. The University of Utah College of Pharmacy is breaking the mold with First Year Free.
“I started with a blank slate and a visionary leader who believed in me. I was free to build a network that changed health care delivery in our region.”
With a focus on Utah populations, a unique partnership between U of U Health and Intermountain Health is training students to experience health care from the patient perspective.
Public health is much more than infection disease control. It touches our daily lives through things like fluoridated water or the locations of grocery stores, health clinics, and parks.
Community Nursing Services and U of U Health are leading a fundamental shift in health care. Now, providers offer safe, effective post-acute care from the comfort of a patient’s home.
The Native American Research Internship program helped Jenna Murray realize her dream of a career in tribal health. A new documentary about her journey makes its premiere at Sundance.
In response to growing state and regional physician workforce needs, the MD program is preparing more students to choose primary care disciplines and work in rural and under-resourced areas.
Integrating community health workers into the new MD curriculum is building a generation of physicians with greater empathy, cultural humility, and the ability to ask for help.
Airborne dust is becoming a growing air quality challenge in Utah. Starting with high schools, engineer Kerry Kelly, PhD, is deploying low-cost monitoring equipment to forecast hazardous pollutants.
It's an honor working alongside the incredible people who are the heart of U of U Health. Our work matters. Enjoy this sampling of the many achievements from 2023.
