A new study found that almost 90% of Americans believe you should always finish antibiotics, even after feeling better—consistent with outdated health campaigns. The reality is more complicated. https://bit.ly/4x2BkdF
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At University of Utah Health, our researchers collaborate to solve complex health challenges, taking discoveries from bench to bedside and advancing care in clinics and communities to improve lives in Utah and beyond.
CAR-T therapy helps immune cells fight cancer, but cells wear out fast. U of Utah spinout NanoKar hopes to help cells last longer, aiding blood cancer & tumor therapies. https://attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff/u-of-u-startup-builds-next-gen-car-t-for-multiple-cancers/
U of U startup builds next-gen CAR-T platform for multiple cancers - @theU
Spinout NanoKar Therapeutics is developing a way to fine-tune existing CAR-T treatments so the cells can last longer and work more effectively.
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Researchers combined family genetic studies with AI molecular biology to find a new candidate drug to treat osteoarthritis. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SnR7oa
I am sincerely honored and excited to be named the Vice Chair for Vision Research at the @moraneyecenter.bsky.social at @utah.edu. I am thrilled to work with everyone to build upon the Moran's rich history in vision research. Stay tuned for much more to come - we will be growing!
Moran Eye Center Names Kristen M. Kwan, PhD, Vice Chair for Vision Research
The John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah has named Kristen M. Kwan, PhD, Vice Chair for Vision Research. In this leadership role, she will help guide the strategic direction of the Moran...
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Repeated exposure to combinations of common air pollutants in early pregnancy is associated with nearly three times greater odds of early preterm birth. https://attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff/air-pollution-mixtures-may-pose-hidden-risks-during-pregnancy/
Air pollution mixtures may pose hidden risks during pregnancy - @theU
Using machine learning, U researchers found that repeated exposure to combinations of common air pollutants in early pregnancy was associated with nearly three-times greater odds...
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🧬 A research team led by SCI's Orly Alter used the mathematics of quantum mechanics to develop a new AI framework that improves cancer outcomes. This advancement in precision medicine can help doctors tailor treatments to a patient's entire molecular background: bit.ly/sci-alter
Curious how a transparent fish could transform neuroscience? Check out Science's feature on Adam Douglass's pioneering work with transparent adult fish and how researchers are using it to better understand the brain. https://bit.ly/4vC5kLD
How AI, $1 billion, and a transparent fish could transform neuroscience
The once-obscure Danionella fish takes center stage as a model research organism in a major new project funded by Howard Hughes Medical Institute
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Alzheimer’s disease is driven by a buildup of a toxic protein called Tau that kills neurons. Researchers have discovered that, in mice, a brain protein called Arc helps spread Tau from sick brain cells to healthy ones. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xXlcuE
New University of Utah research suggests that living at higher elevations may increase the likelihood of experiencing migraine aura. https://bit.ly/4g1Wcfl
Migraine Aura at Altitude?
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Using principles of superposition and entanglement, researchers develop an AI framework to tailor patients' cancer treatment to their entire molecular background. Learn how: https://bit.ly/3QmonLH
A quantum mechanics approach to artificial intelligence can improve cancer outcomes - @theU
Using principles of superposition and entanglement, researchers develop an AI framework to tailor patients' cancer treatment to their entire molecular background.
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New research from University of Utah Health suggests careers that tend to expose people to repeated low-level shockwaves are associated with a slightly higher risk of clinically documented anger, aggression, and violence. https://bit.ly/4xFq9Iw
Jobs With High Exposure to Low-Level Explosions Associated With Increased Risk of Anger and Aggression
The findings suggest that chronic low-level blast exposure is one of many interwoven factors that can affect health, demonstrating a need to develop risk-reduction strategies.
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An immune regulator found in the Aymara, an indigenous group in South America, may hold a clue for patients with rare blood cancers. Read: https://bit.ly/4dFFdxO
Health care generates more than 4% of global greenhouse gases. Researcher Mollie R. Cummins, PhD, RN, examines how telemedicine can help reduce that footprint. Read more. https://bit.ly/4v3F1hW
15 centers selected for groundbreaking research network to transform heart transplant care. We are proud to announce that @uofuhealth.bsky.social, under the leadership of Josef Stehlik, M.D., M.P.H., has been selected to contribute to this significant initiative. https://bit.ly/4agA11d
15 centers selected for groundbreaking research network to transform heart transplant care
DALLAS, June 3, 2026 — Nearly 60 years after the first successful heart transplant, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, is launchi...
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University of Utah researchers team up to develop and test a smartwatch that tracks electrical properties of pulsating blood. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vtwgOm
Wearable device can continuously monitor blood pressure without the pesky cuffs - @theU
Electrical engineers and mathematicians team up to develop and test a smartwatch that tracks electrical properties of pulsating blood.
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U of U Health researcher Mary Jo Pugh, PhD, studies how traumatic brain injury can increase the risk of mental and physical health conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and suicide, helping identify opportunities for earlier intervention and care. https://bit.ly/4dFFdxO
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: https://utah-health.shorthandstories.com/ptf-big-picture-view/index.html
Let’s rally together and build the ultimate grant-writing playlist! What songs fuel your writing sessions, deadline crunches, and “just one more revision” moments? Drop your recs in the comments below.
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. https://bit.ly/4njmR8T
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: https://utah-health.shorthandstories.com/ptf-better-outcomes-for-patients/
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: https://bit.ly/4dvySou
Congratulations to John Inadomi, MD, who was inducted into the Association of American Physicians (AAP) during its annual scientific meeting. https://healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/news/2026/05/internal-medicine-chair-elected-association-of-american-physicians
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. https://bit.ly/42ruGjc
Researchers are studying Cas12a2, a CRISPR system that destroys cells by shredding their DNA rather than editing genes. Early lab results are sparking further discovery. To learn more about this research and watch Cas12a2 in action, visit: https://bit.ly/42ryuBd
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: https://bit.ly/3OKbjPr https://bit.ly/4n5VGyx
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Congratulations to University of Utah biochemist Brenda Bass on being named a recipient of the prestigious Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence. https://attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff/biochemist-brenda-bass-wins-rosenblatt-prize/
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: https://bit.ly/42ruGjc
Malaria is a life-threatening disease that continues to impact millions worldwide. Researchers at @uofuhealth.bsky.social are working from multiple angles to better understand, prevent, and treat it. Learn more about their work. https://bit.ly/4txuBGE
New research in mice has identified calcium as a key chemical signal in the brain's immune cells that triggers anxiety-related behaviors. https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/newsroom/news/2026/04/anxiety-regulated-key-signal-brain-immune-cells
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. https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/research/vitae
