Could machine learning help us pinpoint the DNA changes behind hereditary diseases? University of Utah Health researchers developed a new tool, FIRE, that could be a key step toward genetic medicines. bit.ly/4i3vvre

What if we could predict the course of the next pandemic before it happened? Tyler Starr, PhD, biochemist at University of Utah Health, studies viral evolution to do just that. Watch the full presentation: youtu.be/il12erThI6g?si=a_HH…

New research has revealed that bacteria detect viruses when a viral enzyme cuts an important sensor molecule in the bacterium, kicking off the immune response. First author Sam Hobbs, PhD, University of Utah Health. bit.ly/4jfz66A

Why should the cost of cancer depend on where you live? Nursing researcher Djin Tay, PhD, is working to understand how rurality changes the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis—and finding ways to help cancer patients manage costs. youtu.be/E-kXKIwCKrw?si=Kn2U…

At U of U Health, Dr. Josh Bonkowsky runs a first-of-its-kind trial for vanishing white matter disease, a rare, incurable condition. Read how research changed one patient's life. uofuhealth.utah.edu/newsroom…

A @UofUHealth study found people with sickle cell trait are almost exclusively infected by a genetically distinct malaria parasite. It suggests severe-malaria protection may reflect not just the body’s response, but which parasites establish infection. bit.ly/4dxXfBD

Congratulations to Mary Jo Pugh, PhD, RN; Daniel Scharfstein, SCD; and Aaron Quinlan, PhD, on being named to the H.A. and Edna Benning Medical Society! bit.ly/4hOMX1j

In a recent GoodNotes, Candace Chow shares how @UofUHealth is helping faculty turn everyday teaching questions into medical education research that can improve how we teach and learn. bit.ly/4xRKEQZ

Insufficient sleep increases the risk of chronic health conditions including diabetes. Chris Depner, PhD, is uncovering why poor sleep harms us—and how to protect your health even when you can’t get enough sleep. Watch the full presentation: bit.ly/4AEngJu

The University of Utah has begun the first at-home trial of its thought-controlled LUKE bionic arm. A participant will test the device for a year to help researchers evaluate its impact on everyday life. bit.ly/3V4zXNk

Scientists found a CRISPR protein that acts like a paper shredder, destroying sick cells' DNA instead of editing it, potentially treating cancer and viral infections. Watch Sophia Friesen break down new research from @huntsmancancer and @UofUHealth. healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom…

New study shows that as neural networks learn, they adopt patterns of activity similar to real-life neuron firing patterns in a part of the brain important for learning. First author Jack Bowler & senior author Jim Heys, @UofUHealth Learn more: healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom…

1 in 175 pregnancies ends in stillbirth. Nathan Blue, MD, a high-risk pregnancy specialist @UofUHealth, is using AI to help predict which pregnancies will benefit from intensive monitoring and early delivery, providing better care and less uncertainty. bit.ly/4dje5UG

Take a listen to Dr. Jared Rutter on the Huberman Lab podcast. He breaks down how mitochondria really work, not just "powerhouse of the cell," but how every cell decides to burn fuel, grow, or fight disease. Great listen. youtu.be/bv56Cuq-fyY?si=IdR6… @RutterLab

As an implementation scientist at University of Utah Health, Chelsey Schlechter, PhD, works to translate research best practices—like tobacco quitlines to prevent lung cancer—into clinical care. Watch the full presentation: youtube.com/watch?v=ui9nwm4K…

U of U Health is studying genicular artery embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive, nonsurgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis. Osman Ahmed, MD, is principal investigator; Zachary McCormick, MD, is co-investigator. Learn more about this research: bit.ly/4gWDBzY

Registration is now open for the annual University of Utah STEM Safety Day on October 2, 2026! Join us for a full day of hands-on safety training, expert-led seminars, food, and fun; all designed to help you stay safe on campus. bit.ly/4y4im73

Congratulations to Mukesh Kumar, PhD, researcher with the Center for Quality of Life After Stroke in the University of Utah Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, on receiving the prestigious NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award! bit.ly/4x9nF3z