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A top-ranked research institution, the University of Utah drives world-changing breakthroughs that engage the pressing questions of our time. As a member of the prestigious AAU, the university is renowned for cutting-edge research facilities, top faculty investigators, and interdisciplinary approaches that transcend individual fields of study. From artificial organs to artificial intelligence, the University of Utah has tackled the most complicated technical, ethical, legal, and social issues for over 150 years.

One U Research Council

The One U Research Council (OURC) is a campus-wide council that helps foster stronger connections between the Office Vice President for Research (VPR) to the greater research community. The OURC engages in dialogue around campus-specific research matters, and makes recommendations to the VPR for strategic, cross-campus research programs, policy, and infrastructure. A primary goal of the OURC is to develop, launch, and monitor Hubs, Working Groups, Engines, and other major research initiatives of the University of Utah.

Questions about the OURC can be directed to Tyler Matsamas.

OURC Members

2024-2025 OURC Membership

Jakob D. Jensen, OURC Chair

Associate Vice President for Research
Office of the Vice President for Research

Tyler Matsamas

Associate Director of Operations and Logistics
Office of the Vice President for Research

Whitney MacKay

Executive Assistant to the AVPR
Office of the Vice President for Research

Vahe Bandarian

Interim Associate Dean for Research
College of Science

Teneille R. Brown

Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development
College of Law

Darryl Butt

Dean
Graduate School

Annie Fukushima

Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies
Director, Office of Undergraduate Research

Chris Hill

Vice Dean of Research
School of Medicine

Harish Maringanti

Associate Dean for Research
Marriot & Eccles Health Sciences Libraries

Manish Parashar

Director
Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute

Andrea Wallace

Associate Dean for Research
College of Nursing

Kevin Whitty

Associate Dean for Research
College of Engineering

Caren Frost

Assoc. Vice President for Research Integrity & Compliance | Office of the VPR
Associate Dean for Research | College of Social Work

Mike Kirby

Assistant Vice President for Research: Strategic Initiatives
Office of the Vice President for Research

Rachel Hess

Assoc. Vice President for Research, Health Sciences
Office of the Senior Vice President for Health Sciences

Lisa Henry Benham

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
College of Architecture + Planning

Kirsten Butcher

Interim Associate Dean for Research
College of Education

Julie Fritz

Associate Dean for Research
College of Health

Brenda Heaton

Associate Dean for Research
School of Dentistry

Carol Lim

Executive Associate Dean for Research
College of Pharmacy

Isabel Moreira

Associate Dean for Research
College of Humanities

Stephen Stubben

Associate Dean for Faculty and Research
School of Business

Neli Ulrich

Research Liaison & Executive Director, Comprehensive Cancer Center
Huntsman Cancer Institute

Rebecca Utz

Associate Dean for Research
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Becky Zarate

Associate Dean for Research
College of Fine Arts

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Research Hubs

The Office of the Vice President for Research launches Hubs to rapidly address research topics that cut across disciplinary boundaries.

HSC Research Initiatives

Learn about the special HSC-focused initiatives that drive our nationally recognized research, and our strategy for increasing our impact. With innovative scientists, top-notch facilities, and surroundings that inspire creativity, U of U Health is the place where students, trainees, and experts come to build collaborations and careers that advance knowledge and transform health.

Working Groups

The Office of the Vice President for Research supports interdisciplinary working groups across a wide range of topics. Working groups facilitate faculty collaboration and the pursuit of larger goals.

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Winter Olympics Sustainability Research Alliance

The Winter Olympics Sustainability Research Alliance drives long-term collaboration towards sustainable winter Olympics. This alliance highlight both institution's commitment to ground-breaking innovation, impactful science-based actions, addressing societal challenges, and economic development.

Get Involved

Interested in joining a working group? Have an innovative idea for interdisciplinary collaboration? Click the link below to get involved!

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