The Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the University of Utah is pleased to welcome Ulrich G. Steidl, M.D., PhD, as an Adjunct Professor of Medicine through the Strategic Adjunct Faculty Engagement Program (SAFEP). 

Dr. Steidl is Professor and Chair of the Department of Cell Biology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Deputy Director of the Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is an internationally recognized leader in cancer pathogenesis, with seminal contributions to the understanding of the cellular and molecular origins of myeloid malignancies, pre-cancerous stem cell states, and emerging concepts such as leukemia interception and precision prevention.

Strategic Adjunct Faculty Engagement Program (SAFEP)

SAFEP is a divisional initiative designed to strengthen the academic and research mission of the Division of Hematology by formally engaging nationally and internationally recognized external faculty. The program emphasizes high-impact mentorship and sponsorship of junior and mid-career faculty, collaborative grant and clinical trial development, and the generation of high-impact scholarly work. SAFEP appointments are highly selective and involve sustained mentorship, active research collaboration, and regular in-person engagement with the Division. Through SAFEP, the Division aims to expand its national footprint, enhance faculty development, and accelerate scientific discovery across all sections. 

Dr. Steidl's outstanding record of scientific innovation, translational impact, and mentorship exemplifies the mission and goals of SAFEP. His engagement will create new opportunities for collaboration, faculty development, and programmatic growth within the Division.