Robert Fujinami Appointed as New Vice Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs
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Pathology,Neurology
Department of Pathology
The Department of Pathology is dedicated to understanding the basis of disease, to teach knowledge to others, and to apply our understanding to improve medical diagnoses and treatment of patients. The research goal in the Department of Pathology is to extend our knowledge of the mechanisms of disease, especially at the molecular level. Such detailed information will hopefully lead to improved diagnoses, treatment, and eventually, prevention.
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Discovery Paves Path Forward in the Fight Against the Deadliest Form of Malaria
University of Utah Health scientists have identified a key molecule involved in the development of cerebral malaria, a deadly form of the tropical disease. The discovery reveals a potential drug target and way forward in alleviating this condition for which few targeted treatments are available. ... Read More
Pathology
Two HCI Researchers Receive Prestigious Grant to Study Liver Cancer
Kimberley Evason, MD, PhD, and Gregory Ducker, PhD, were two of only twelve scientists nationwide to receive a Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award. This award is given by the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation annually to help “exceptionally creative thinkers” who pursue “high-risk, high-reward” research concepts. ... Read More
Pathology,BiochemistryLamb Lab Featured in Global Health Documentary
The Department of Pathology’s efforts in Global Health research and training was recently highlighted in a documentary.... Read More
Pathology
Mulvey Lab paper featured in The Atlantic
The Atlantic ran a story on the paper written by the Mulvey Lab entitled "Population dynamics of an Escherichia coli ST131 lineage during recurrent urinary tract infection"... Read More
Pathology
Tushig Tsogtbaatar receives UROP award
Tushig Tsogtbaatar, from Lamb lab, is one of the UROP Scholars for the Fall 2019 semester. ... Read More
Pathology
These Gut Bacteria Prevent Obesity in Mice. What Could That Mean for Us?
Researchers at University of Utah Health have identified a specific class of bacteria from the gut that prevents mice from becoming obese, suggesting these same microbes may similarly control weight in people. ... Read More
Pathology
Gut Microbes Protect Against Neurologic Damage from Viral Infections
Disruptions in the gut microbiome caused by antibiotics, diet or environmental factors may make the central nervous system more vulnerable to damage from viruses. ... Read More
PathologyWelcome New Fellows!
The Pathology Department welcomes our new Fellows.... Read More
Pathology
