Research today is advancing within a rapidly shifting landscape—from evolving federal requirements to significant changes in funding priorities across major agencies. In this environment, clarity is essential. In the Office of the Vice President for research our focus is on helping researchers understand what’s changing, what it means for their work, and how to respond […]
Read MoreBy Amanda Ashley, Director of Communications for Research & Innovation, Office of the Vice President for Research Research and innovation at the University of Utah continue to translate into real-world impact. The Orthopaedic Innovation Center has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the CoAptix™ S 7.5mm System—an advancement in orthopedic technology designed to improve healing […]
Read MoreBy: Samantha Everton, Innovation & Research Communications Contributor A collaboration between the University of Utah, Penn State, and Colorado-based company Elementum 3D has been awarded funding through NASA’s Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I program. The team will work together to advance the science of cold spray additive manufacturing for high-temperature alloys that can be used […]
Read MoreUEN has installed a wildfire monitoring camera as a test case at Frisco Peak, west of Milford in Beaver County, where it provides network support for a U Department of Physics & Astronomy telescope.By: Larrisa Beth Turner Alightning strike on a patch of grass, choked dry by drought, can spark a fire in an instant […]
Read MoreResearch at the University of Utah is driven by a commitment to solving real-world problems, and improving lives in Utah and far beyond. That work often begins in moments that are easy to overlook: a new way of seeing a problem, a question that leads somewhere unexpected, or a discovery that opens the door to […]
Read MoreTop prizes honor the best distillation of research, scholarly, or creative work through a single, striking image at the inaugural competition Abbeylin Farnsworth – administrative manager and assistant to the dean, J. Willard Marriott Library Behind every data set, field note, and experiment lies a story of curiosity, creativity and persistence. The University of Utah celebrated […]
Read MoreMarch 26th, 2026 Following conversations in Washington earlier this week, it’s clear that the federal research environment continues to evolve—both in pace and in how funding opportunities are taking shape. Our role is to stay closely engaged and help bring clarity to what matters most for our research community. We are seeing a shift in […]
Read MoreWritten by: Samantha Everton, Innovation & Research Communications Contributor What if chronic back pain could be solved with a simple injection? Sunac Therapeutics, a University of Utah startup, is fighting chronic back pain with a novel treatment that targets several causes of the disease at a relatively low risk to the patients. The company has centered their […]
Read MoreJoin us for an open public screening of the short film After You Get Back by Nikki Bullock which addresses the vulnerable time when a young patient is released from a mental health stay. The screening will be followed by a short panel and survey. SATURDAY, MARCH 28 AT 5 PM Film & Media Arts […]
Read MoreWritten by: Samantha Everton, Innovation & Research Communications Contributor In honor of Women’s History Month this March, the OVPR would like to feature three of the University of Utah’s female faculty authors. Leandra Hernández, Valerie Vaughn, and Mary Burbank have all authored or co-authored books within the past few years. The University of Utah celebrates […]
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