University of Utah Health Research

Did you know that establishing a regular sleeping and eating schedule can improve health in as little as one week? Two experts in sleep and metabolism explain why routine matters and how it impacts your body's internal clock. https://lnkd.in/gn3aJxvY #DaylightSavingTime 

New research from University of Utah Health has identified a promising target for new antimalarial drugs: a protein called DMT1, which allows single-celled malaria parasites to use iron, which is critical for parasites to survive and reproduce.   The results suggest that medications that block DMT1 might be very effective against malaria.   https://lnkd.in/gmrbJxbr

Not sure how the Utah CTSI can support your research project or career development? The Utah CTSI has just released an information packet summarizing the offerings of each our of cores, services, and training programs. Please review and share this packet with colleagues!

The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) sometimes seems limitless. But with that potential comes serious new concerns, such as bias, misinformation, and privacy violations. How to develop and implement AI in a way that ethically addresses those concerns is the goal of the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (RAI), which launched in fall 2023 and held its inaugural symposium this September to a packed audience. Health research is one of three main focus areas of the initiative. Manish Parashar, PhD, director of One-U RAI and professor in the Kahlert School of Computing, describes the University of Utah as particularly well-positioned to advance the field, due to its strong health research community and extensive health records. “We have the strengths,” he says. “We have the data. We have the expertise. And we can make a meaningful difference across the state.” Read the full article: Promise and Potential Pitfalls of AI in Health Care Come to the Fore at the One-U RAI Symposium. https://lnkd.in/gnjibg7N

Research Groundbreakers: Spotlighting cutting-edge innovations at University of Utah. Their work spans critical areas, from technology development to healthcare advancements. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZcUDijE

One out of every seven Americans has chronic kidney disease, which can lead to kidney failure and is a major risk factor for heart disease, but most are unaware of their condition. Nirupama Ramkumar, MD, MPH, is on the trail of this “silent killer,” and shares how her research has helped uncover the molecular mechanisms behind kidney disease. Don't miss her insights from the Vitae 2024 event, where rising star researchers from University of Utah share their journey and cutting-edge discoveries. Watch the full presentation to learn more! https://lnkd.in/g2dztbXC

Final Call to submit your story pitch to Healthcare Stories: Joy! The deadline is October 31st. We want to know what joy in healthcare sparks in you, whether you’re a patient or a provider or anyone in between. Selected storytellers will appear live onstage at Kingsbury Hall in February. Submit today or share with a friend: https://lnkd.in/gWHTeCuz #UofUHealth #OCIH #ResiliencyCenter #UtahPresents #HealthcareStoriesJoy

Every now and again it's important to pause and recognize the dedication of our outstanding faculty, which is why this year we celebrated more than a hundred significant career milestones while honoring the support of families and colleagues.

Our environment has a profound effect on our health, but the specifics of those effects can vary widely from person to person. Wildfire smoke that one person might find merely annoying could be debilitating to another. And the variable health consequences of environmental exposures aren’t always immediate or obvious, even when serious.   But what if a doctor could tell you how the air quality where you live impacts your lungs, how your diet changes your gut health, and how a plethora of other environmental factors affect other organs throughout your body—all with a single blood draw? It might sound like science fiction, and it is—for now. But Yue Lu, PhD, is trying to make it a reality, now powered by a New Innovator Award through the National Institutes of Health Common Fund’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research program. Lu, an assistant professor of molecular pharmaceutics in the University of Utah College of Pharmacy, received this prestigious award, which is granted to early-career researchers pursuing exceptionally creative and innovative projects with the potential for broad societal impact.   “Dr. Lu’s science is highly innovative and can lead to a better understanding of how our environment is impacting our bodies and health,” says Rachel Hess, MD, associate vice president for research at U of U Health. “We are thrilled that this high-risk, high-reward work has been recognized by the National Institutes of Health and cannot wait to see where Dr. Lu’s research leads.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g747dtC9

Securing your first large research grant is no easy feat. University of Utah Health recently celebrated 37 up-and-coming researchers who received their Career Development Award or first Independent Research Award including R01, K, R35, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, VA Career Development, and First Time Merit awards. These awardees represent all areas of our health sciences campus – University of Utah School of Medicine, University of Utah College of Nursing, University of Utah School of Dentistry, University of Utah College of Health, and University of Utah College of Pharmacy. Congratulations to all our grant recipients! Your research matters and we look forward to the breakthroughs and progress that will undoubtedly follow.