We invite you to join us in establishing an endowment to honor the remarkable career of Douglas A. Christensen, PhD, a beloved professor of Bioengineering and a cornerstone of innovation at the University of Utah for decades. Our goal is to grow this fund into an Endowed Chair, ensuring that Doug’s commitment to excellence continues […]
Joshua Bonkowsky, MD, PhD is a physician-scientist specializing in pediatric neurology and leukodystrophy research. His work bridges patient care and laboratory discovery. Through innovative research, the Bonkowsky Lab works to uncover disease mechanisms, identify potential treatments, and improve the lives of affected children and families. Our Mission Better understand the biology of leukodystrophy Translate discoveries […]
The Kursar-Coley Endowment for Ecological Research and Graduate Student Training supports graduate students conducting field studies in ecology, evolution, and organismal biology. The fund was established by Phyllis Coley, PhD, distinguished professor emerita in the School of Biological Sciences who, with her late-husband Thomas Kursar, PhD, built a legendary research and conservation program in communities […]
The George Richard Riser Endowed Scholarship for Field Research in the Department of Biology supports undergraduate and graduate student field work and research. The late George Riser, BS ’47, contributed to the success of thousands of biology majors at the University of Utah through this scholarship. His legacy is marked by science, generosity, and Utah’s […]
The Neurosurgery Discovery Fund is a research endowment at the University of Utah’s School of Medicine dedicated to fostering innovation, advancing scientific discovery, and supporting internal research initiatives within the Department of Neurosurgery. This fund is a vital resource to empower faculty, residents, and researchers in pursuing groundbreaking projects that shape the future of neurosurgery. […]
The Apfelbaum Neurosurgery Resident Research Fund was established to support residents in the Department of Neurosurgery and defray costs during their two years of research in the program. The fund provides partial financial support to further the department’s mission of training neurosurgical leaders and researchers. Neurosurgery residents are highly valued in the Department of Neurosurgery. […]
From pioneering new surgical techniques to improving patient outcomes, our team is committed to advancing the field of reconstructive surgery. By supporting the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Research Fund, you are fueling innovative studies that change lives. Our research explores critical areas like surgical safety, nerve regeneration, microsurgery, and gender-affirming care. Whether in the lab, […]
Pain should not define a life. Through the INSPIRE Program, we are developing groundbreaking, non-opioid solutions to help people reclaim movement, vitality, and the freedom to live without constant discomfort. At the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the INSPIRE Program is charting a new path for those living with chronic spine and musculoskeletal pain. […]
The Science Research Initiative (SRI) at the University of Utah’s College of Science serves to integrate incoming first-year and transfer students directly into discovery-based scientific research. Unlike traditional models where undergraduate research opportunities are often limited to junior or senior years, the SRI connects students with faculty-led research teams, known as “research streams,” from their […]
The Second Language Teaching and Research Center (L2TReC) is a hub for advancing second language acquisition through research, pedagogy, and community outreach. Housed in the College of Humanities, the center supports educators and learners across K–16 by coordinating statewide dual-language initiatives, hosting workshops and events on language teaching and assessment, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among […]
Inspire more physician-scientists to pursue careers in academic medicine by supporting the resident research fund to support trainees with additional research funding.
In 1972, Gerald Krueger, MD, founded the University of Utah’s dermatology program. With the recruitment of John Zone, MD, in 1978, the two rapidly expanded the department, enabling new services, research, and specialized training. Help us continue this legacy by supporting newly recruited faculty in advancing the Department of Dermatology’s research mission. Your contribution fuels […]
State’s flagship to move away from “research for research’s sake” and partner more with industry to get innovations into the marketplace.
The Native American Research Internship is a dynamic summer research opportunity for Native American undergraduate junior and senior students who are interested in Health Science research. The internship is located at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is a 10-week, paid summer internship, funded by the National Institutes of Health. The […]
The PM&R INSPIRE (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Interventional Spine & Musculoskeletal Research) program’s mission is to design and conduct outcomes research that innovates, evaluates, and improves the treatment of spine and musculoskeletal pain conditions. Our team works diligently to maintain an impressive lineup of investigator-initiated research studies and sponsored clinical trials. In doing so, […]
The Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah (HMHI), and Huntsman Mental Health Foundation broke ground on the new Utah Mental Health Translational Research Building, east of HMHI in Research Park.
