By Jakob D. Jensen, Senior Associate Vice President for Research This is the second installment in “Distance,” a four-part series exploring how University of Utah research is addressing—and illuminating—the distances that shape life across the American West. Some medical emergencies leave little room for delay. A heart attack. A traumatic injury. Severe blood loss. In […]
Read MoreBy Jakob D. Jensen, Senior Associate Vice President for Research This is the first installment in “Distance,” a four-part series exploring how University of Utah research is addressing—and illuminating—the distances that shape life across the American West. The first challenge of the American West is distance. For generations, a trip to town might take an […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah has appointed Kevin Whitty, PhD, as Executive Associate Vice President for Research Operations and Interim Chief Innovation Officer, bringing together research leadership, operational experience and a deep understanding of how discoveries move from fundamental research toward real-world application. In the role, Whitty will help lead the university’s research and innovation enterprise […]
Read MoreNew Rule, New Deadlines: What’s Changing in Your COI Disclosures If you file a financial disclosure in the University’s Business Relationship Reporting (BRR) system, or serve as an investigator on a federally funded project, a few things are about to look different. A new federal rule is reshaping how conflicts of interest and conflicts of […]
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 MoreAmanda Ashley, Director of Communications for Research & Innovation, Office of the Vice President for Research The University of Utah has been named to the National Academy of Inventors’ (NAI) 2025 Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents list, further reinforcing its position as a national leader in research, innovation, and commercialization. This latest […]
Read MoreBy: Amanda Ashley, Director of Communications for Research & Innovation, Office of the Vice President for Research High Tech West reflects the University of Utah at a moment of acceleration — where discovery, infrastructure, and national alignment converge. Now in its third year, High Tech West has become the Office of the Vice President […]
Read MoreFaculty, researchers, and graduate students are invited to reveal the beauty and impact of their work through a single, striking image or video this spring. Your research tells a story; show us what it looks like. Behind every data set, field note, and experiment, lies a story of curiosity, creativity and persistence. This spring, the […]
Read MoreOur hearts are with Joy’s family, friends, and the many colleagues who loved and admired her. May her memory continue to bring light, laughter, and guidance to us all.
Read MoreIn this episode, we sit down with VPR Rothwell and discuss several topics, including what 2025 taught her about leadership and more.
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