Research

From Nobel laureate Mario Capecchi’s landmark work in gene targeting to pioneering investigations in areas as diverse as neural interfaces and using stem cells to regenerate healthy tissue in diseased hearts, the University of Utah School of Medicine is internationally regarded for its innovative basic science and biomedical research. With almost $160 million in annual research funding, the School of Medicine also has earned a well-deserved reputation among physicians and scientists as a place where faculty and students can pursue creative and novel ideas in a collaborative and supportive environment.