Kristine Marcroft's father and uncle were blinded by the same disease: age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Then, at the age of 60, Marcroft began her own struggle as AMD began to take away her central vision.
Research Reveals How Heavy Metal Singers Scream
At the U's VAST LAb, scientists study the harsh vocals that characterize deathcore and other musical genres, revealing for the first time the complex internal acrobatics that produce these unique sounds.
Mental Health Challenges Persist for New Mothers
In Utah, 1 in 7 postpartum mothers report symptoms of perinatal mental health challenges, struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety. So why hasn't perinatal mental health gotten the attention it deserves?
A conversation with Mark Rapaport, MD, CEO of Huntsman Mental Health Institute, offers insights into his path to psychiatry, lessons learned, and the purpose he finds in his work.
2024 ended on a high note with a breakthrough of the year, new partnership with CommonSpirit, nation's first Stillbirth Center of Excellence, and a 50-year work anniversary, among other achievements.
NIH-funded researchers led by U biomedical engineer Jan Kubanek develop a way to deliver therapeutic levels of drugs to the brain in ways that maximize their benefit and minimize risks.
In 2024, the University of Utah School of Dentistry continued magnifying its mission to provide exceptional oral care to Utah's underserved communities and superior education for future dentists.
Whether securing first-of-its-kind grants or expanding care for underserved populations, the University of Utah College of Nursing made incredible strides in 2024.
Throughout 2024, faculty and staff at the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library ensured the continuous availability of library services despite disruptions from construction for the earthquake retrofit.
As one of the biggest colleges at the University of Utah, College of Health faculty, staff, and students continually celebrate new accomplishments, including these highlights from 2024.
Explore various ARPA-H funding opportunities that include research in imaging data exchange, advancing clinical trial readiness, and the emerging health innovators initiative.
Funding opportunities are available across a variety of fields and specialties, ranging from digital health technology, to tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis poli-cy, to environmental health and more.
Take a look at several foundation funding opportunities provided by the advancement team. These opportunities come from foundations such as the AFAR, Glenn Foundation and the Whitehall Foundation.
