UofUHealthResearch

From genome sequences to records of nationwide health care visits, scientists are mining large datasets to gain new understanding of health challenges, how we address them, and what we can do better. Experience the full story: utah-health.shorthandstories.com/ptf-big-pictur…

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A new study, encompassing nearly 50,000 surgery patients, has linked higher levels of air pollution to higher risk of a combined measure of post-surgical complications that included sepsis, pneumonia, and surgical wound infection. healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/news/…

Rather than chasing a changing virus, biochemist Tyler Starr and collaborators are developing an antibody that can tolerate variation in its target, with potential to bind SARS-CoV-2 and dozens of related viruses: utah-health.shorthandstories.com/ptf-better-out…

A new study by researchers from University of Utah Health and University of Colorado Boulder found many older adults use cannabis for sleep, pain, or mental health, often relying on word of mouth instead of medical advice. Continue reading: healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/news/…

Congratulations to John Inadomi, MD, who was inducted into the Association of American Physicians (AAP) during its annual scientific meeting. healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/news/…

Identifying better treatments for prostate cancer to extend the survival of patients with metastatic disease. Learn how PARP inhibition combined with enzalutamide is improving outcomes in metastatic prostate cancer. Read the full study. utah-health.shorthandstories.com/ptf-better-out…

What happens when gene therapy is combined with standard heart failure treatments? New approaches are exploring how these strategies can work together to improve outcomes, not just manage symptoms. Read the full blog to learn more HERE: cvrti.utah.edu/combining-gene… @RobinShawCVRTI #CardiovascularResearch #HeartFailure #GeneTherapy

University of Utah researchers show that viruses can gain virulence in some individuals depending on host genetics and sex, revealing how differences among hosts shape the evolution of disease. Read more: attheu.utah.edu/health-medicin… youtu.be/XdZNazZ_JxM?si…

Congrats to biochemistry professor Brenda Bass on winning the Rosenblatt Prize, our most prestigious and highest faculty award. Bass helped unlock some of the deepest mysteries of RNA, uncovering its roles as an active, powerful player in biology. 📰 attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff/b…

Congratulations to @UUtah biochemist Brenda Bass on being named a recipient of the prestigious Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence. attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff/b…

If you've used Learn.Genetics, you've experienced Dr. Louisa Stark's vision in action. For 25+ years, she led the Genetic Science Learning Center, making science accessible to 18M+ learners a year. On 5/23, our 30th anniversary gala celebrates her legacy. sslc.utah.edu/events

Vitae takes place tomorrow. We look forward to hearing from our speakers and to a strong evening of research. uofuhealth.utah.edu/research/vitae

Advancing prostate cancer treatment, engineering antibodies against a broad range of coronaviruses, delivering antibiotics more effectively, and equipping high risk patients with tools for stroke prevention. Pioneering the Future out now: utah-health.shorthandstories.com/ptf-better-out…

Malaria is a life-threatening disease that continues to impact millions worldwide. Researchers at @uofu are working from multiple angles to better understand, prevent, and treat it. Learn more about their work. uofuhealth.utah.edu/news/2026/04/w…

New research in mice has identified calcium as a key chemical signal in the brain's immune cells that triggers anxiety-related behaviors. uofuhealth.utah.edu/newsroom/news/…

Nathan Blue, MD, MSCI, presents: Stillbirth, Fetal Growth, and the Holy Grail of Obstetric Decision-Making Be part of Vitae on April 29, 2026. Register today to join an evening of research and discovery. uofuhealth.utah.edu/research/vitae

We look forward to Yue Lu, PhD, Assistant Professor, presenting: Health in High Definition: Micro and Nano Technologies that Make Health Care Personal. Join us for an evening of research excellence on April 29th. uofuhealth.utah.edu/research/vitae @huntsmancancer

Congratulations to Xiaoxu Yang @UofUGenetics @UUHSResearch on their seminal discovery in collaboration with colleagues @UCSDHealth and published in @Nature! How Early Nerve Cell Choices Shape the Peripheral Nervous System healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/news/…

Kensaku Kawamoto, MD, PhD, Professor of Biomedical Informatics @huntsmancancer and Dr. Helmuth F. Orthner Endowed Professor, shares Toward the Right Care Every Time as part of Vitae. In this video vignette, he offers insight into the questions that guide his research.