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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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, University of Utah Health Learn more: bit.ly/4rthc27

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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. He also shares his research on the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier. bit.ly/4xlPm9o

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How Mitochondria Control Your Metabolism | Dr. Jared Rutter

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui9nwm4KntA

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

U of U Health is studying genicular artery embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive, nonsurgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis. Dr. Osman Ahmed is the study's principal investigator. Learn more about this research: bit.ly/4gWDBzY

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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/3TolUSh

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New research has identified a protein, EFHD1, that appears to drive metabolic liver disease by triggering an out-of-place antiviral immune response. Blocking it protected against liver injury in human cells and mouse models, even on a high-fat diet. bit.ly/4qPGEPe

Microscope images of liver cells in which mitochondria are labeled in green. Normal mitochondria (left) are compact and bean-shaped. In cells without EFHD1, mitochondria are long and stringy (right). Image credit: Chaudhuri Lab.

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

New research: nearly 1 in 6 older adults experienced delay in receiving home physical or occupational therapy within the recommended 48-hour window after joint replacement. Rural and dual-eligible Medicare beneficiaries faced the largest gaps. bit.ly/4iy6YLx

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Study Finds Gaps in Home Rehab After Joint Replacement

A University of Utah-led study found that rural and low-income Medicare patients were less likely to receive timely home rehabilitation after hip or knee replacement, with delays linked to poorer mobi...

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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. bit.ly/4x2BkdF

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Researchers combined family genetic studies with AI molecular biology to find a new candidate drug to treat osteoarthritis. Learn more: bit.ly/3SnR7oa

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Kristen Kwan @blockintheback.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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!

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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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Scientific Computing & Imaging Institute @sci.utah.edu · 23/06/2026

🧬 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

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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. bit.ly/4vC5kLD

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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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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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: bit.ly/4xXlcuE

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

New University of Utah research suggests that living at higher elevations may increase the likelihood of experiencing migraine aura. bit.ly/4g1Wcfl

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Migraine Aura at Altitude?

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

An immune regulator found in the Aymara, an indigenous group in South America, may hold a clue for patients with rare blood cancers. Read: bit.ly/4dFFdxO

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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. bit.ly/4v3F1hW

Dr. Cummins standing with crossed arms smiling confidently, highlighted by a green outline. Next to them, there's a circular inset showing a telemedicine consultation on a screen displaying a patient in a hospital bed with a healthcare professional. The background shows a road symbolizing connection and pathways.

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

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. bit.ly/4dFFdxO

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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/pt…

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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 pair of yellow headphones rests against a blue background with sound waves depicted behind them. Text at the top reads "The Grant Grind." Below, there are music track titles: "Reviewer #2 Strikes Again," "Resubmit (R&R Remix)," and a currently playing track titled "NIH Deadline Panic Song," with a playtime of -3:00 out of 5:00. A "PLAYLIST" button is also visible.

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

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. bit.ly/4njmR8T

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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/pt…

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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: bit.ly/4dvySou

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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/2…

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

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. bit.ly/42ruGjc

A medical professional and a patient sit facing each other in an office. Both are engaged in conversation. The background features a prominent red circle. An inset image shows the "Huntsman Cancer Institute" sign.

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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: bit.ly/42ryuBd

DNA strands are depicted alongside text about Cas12a2, a CRISPR system that targets and destroys cells, with potential applications for treating viruses and cancer.

This image features a quote about biomedical research, focusing on Cas12a2's role in eliminating harmful cells, attributed to Jared Thompson. Below the quote is a section explaining research on Cas12a2 targeting a mutation in the KRAS gene, reducing cancer cell growth.

A person wearing glasses and a checkered shirt is smiling in the image. Text on the left side says: "What's next for this research? Liu says: 'Curing the incurables.'" Below, it reads: "Yang Liu, PhD, assistant professor in biochemistry at U of U Health and one of the co-senior authors of the paper." A red banner at the bottom invites learning more about their research and impact.

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

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: bit.ly/3OKbjPr bit.ly/4n5VGyx

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Rolling Sphere

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

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

Brenda Bass in a lab coat holds a petri dish while seated at a laboratory bench with microscopes and various scientific equipment. The person is smiling and appears engaged in a research activity photoshoot.

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

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: bit.ly/42ruGjc

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

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. bit.ly/4txuBGE

This infographic provides information about malaria. It highlights that half of the world's population is at risk, malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites, and climate change impacts mosquito survival. In 2025, there were 282 million cases worldwide. The infographic also presents researchers like Tracey Lamb, Ellen Leffler, and Paul Sigala discussing vaccine development, genetic variations, and new medicines to combat malaria. An image of a mosquito is included in the design.

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

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/2…

Naveen Nagarajan, PhD (right) and Mario Capecchi, PhD (left) discuss the contributions of microglia to anxiety. Image credit: Charlie Ehlert / University of Utah Health.

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

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

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

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

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Kensaku Kawamoto, MD, PhD, Professor of Biomedical Informatics at Huntsman Cancer Institute 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.

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Karen Wilcox, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Richard L. Stimson Presidential Endowed Chair, shares Exploring the Brain’s Mysteries as part of Vitae. In this video vignette, she offers insight into the questions that guide her research.

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Can sleep improve learning? Research shows the brain can replay experiences during sleep, improving recall upon waking. This approach may help strengthen memory and motor learning. Read Better Learning with Brain Science: bit.ly/4skp5G1

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Two weeks until Vitae. Six rising star researchers present, alongside two video vignettes from distinguished investigators. Join us for an evening of research, storytelling, and shared insights, with refreshments to follow. Please register to attend: luma.com/7suxw9ia

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We look forward to Djin Tay, PhD, RN, presenting: Why Should the Costs of Cancer Depend on Where You Live? Join us for an evening of research excellence. uofuhealth.utah.edu/research/vitae @Huntsman Cancer Institute

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

How does the brain track time? Research shows neural activity across regions encodes timing, with adaptable “time cells” in the entorhinal cortex. Understanding this system could inform earlier Alzheimer’s detection, an area researchers are exploring. bit.ly/4skp5G1

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Chelsey Schlechter, PhD, MPH, presents: From Evidence to Impact: Closing the Gap Between What Works and Who Benefits. Join us at Vitae on April 29. Register today. uofuhealth.utah.edu/research/vitae

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Christopher Depner, PhD, presents: When Sleep Loss Becomes a Health Crisis Be part of VItae on April 29, 2026. Register today to join an evening of research and discovery. uofuhealth.utah.edu/research/vitae

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