University of Utah
The University of Utah (UU) is a leading research institution recognized for its research activity and commitment to innovation and discovery. As an R1 Institution, it is dedicated to advancing knowledge and solving critical problems that challenge our national security interests and impact the global community. We foster interdisciplinary collaboration and provide resources to drive transformative research focused on enhancing medical care superiority for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) through advanced medical and engineering research sponsored by our Applied Medical & Engineering Laboratory (AM&E Lab). As a leading public university, UU also provides healthcare services to seven states in the Intermountain West, with the largest catchment of remote and austere frontier territory for any academic center. Leveraging its geographic advantage, technological and commercialization strengths, expertise in medical services, and leading-edge, core engineering competencies, UU is uniquely positioned to address the nation's critical national security interests.
University of Utah
201 Presidents Circle, Room 210, SLC, UT 84112
What We Do
The Office of the Vice President for Research oversees research infrastructure, policies, and compliance, supporting the university's research community.
Provides resources for pre-award support, proposal assistance, grant writing, and sponsored projects.
The University of Utah launches research hubs and working groups to address interdisciplinary research topics and challenges.
Application Area
Show More (9)Biologics
Show LessDigital Health Technologies
Diagnostics
Show More (3)Routes of Administration
Show LessMedical Devices
Infectious Diseases
Show LessPsychological and Cognitive Health and Performance
Battlefield Resuscitation
Show More (1)Key People
Erin Rothwell
Vice President for Research
Brent Brown
Assistant VP & Director for Sponsored Projects
Caren Frost
Associate VP for Research Integrity and Compliance
Fred Monette
Executive Director, Environmental Health & Safety
Tyler Matsamas
Associate Director, Operations & Logistics for AVPR
Jesse Morris
Director, Research Education
Emily Ostrander
Director, Conflict of Interest Committee
Max Sergeev
Associate Director, Accounting & Finance
Heather Sudbury
Associate Director, Operations & Logistics for AVPRIC
Xoel Cardenas
Sr. Communications Specialist
Clarisa Depari
Executive Assistant to VPR
Won Yong Lee
Grant Development Associate
Whitney MacKay
Executive Assistant to AVPR
News & Updates
A one-hour virtual town hall to discuss a potential research initiative exploring advanced engineering technologies for medical rehabilitation and human well-being.
Senior leadership encourages faculty to continue seeking grants and hiring grad students amidst NIH funding challenges.
Highlights influential developments from U students, faculty, and alumni, including a bionic prosthetic and a genetic test for breast cancer.
The partnership aims to develop collaborations in various technical areas and provide U researchers and students opportunities to work on projects at Sandia facilities.
The event recognized researchers striving to transform academic research into marketable products, highlighting patents and commercialization grants.
The University of Utah received the first-ever NIH grant in 1946 to study muscular dystrophy.