New research led by Michael Rubin, MD, PhD, and Lindsay Keegan, PhD, reveals that Clostridium difficile spreads within ICUs over three times more than previously believed. Their findings highlight the...
Adam J. Gordon, MD, MPH, FACP, DFASAM, and Gerald (Jerry) Cochran, MSW, PhD, have been awarded a 7-year renewal for the Greater Intermountain Node (GIN) from the NIH National Institute...
Julia E. Szymczak, PhD, Associate Professor in the Division of Epidemiology and Co-Director of the Utah Quality Advancement Laboratory, has been awarded the $12 million PCORI Broad Pragmatic Trial Award...
Principal Investigators Julie M. Fritz, PhD, PT, ATC, from the College of Health and Adam J. Gordon, MD, MPH, FACP, DFASAM, from the School of Medicine will lead University of...
The Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR) and Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) are showcasing different researchers to spotlight our university’s studies and potential breakthroughs, including Dr. Katharine...
Two esteemed faculty members from the University of Utah's Division of Epidemiology, Professor Gerald (Jerry) Cochran, MSW, PhD, and Associate Professor Megan Vanneman, PhD, MPH, have been recognized for their...
The Food and Drug Administration is facing backlash over its approval of a genetic test intended to determine if a person is at increased risk for opioid addiction. The test...
Katherine Walter, PhD, a researcher from the Division of Epidemiology, leads efforts to trace Valley fever in Utah, spurred by the unexpected outbreak among archaeologists, highlighting the urgent need to...
The Fellowship in Epidemiology, Infectious Disease, and Bioinformatics is a 2-year paid full-time interprofessional post-graduate fellowship through the University of Utah with a dual appointment (Without Compensation status) at the...
Internal medicine researchers Dr. Catherine Loc-Carrillo and Dr. Kristi Warren are investigating airborne viral risks in hospitals, providing crucial data on virus persistence after procedures.
A $17.5 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was recently awarded to University of Utah researchers in collaboration with Washington State University. The...
Dr. David Classen discusses new research which suggests that hospital electronic health records (EHRs) that are difficult to use are also less likely to catch medical errors that could harm...
Katharine S. Walter, PhD, recently wrote an article featured in The Nation that highlights how Washington State's largest tuberculosis outbreak in decades infiltrated its prison system.
This Award is given annually to a tenured professor in the Department of Internal Medicine who continues to demonstrate excellence in research, and who has made a significant research contribution...
Last month, the annual Staff Excellence Awards ceremony took place, honoring the hard work, dedication, and exceptional contributions of employees within our department.
Mentorship is an essential part of the academic experience. It’s key to individual and institutional growth and success. This series demonstrates the value of mentorship and leadership development across U...
"Derivation and external validation of clinical prediction rules identifying children at risk of linear growth faltering", a study involving three researchers in the Dept. of Internal Medicine, has recently been...
One staff member from the Department of Internal Medicine will be highlighted monthly as part of our "From the Desk Of" staff recognition initiative. This month's featured staff member is...
