The greatest lesson medical students learn by volunteering in a Midvale low-income clinic is compassion.
Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine alumna Monica Bertagnolli discusses her new role as director of the NIH, the future of American health care, and returning to her alma mater to give this year’s commencement address.
Two icons retire, but not without first making their mark on the institutions they served.
SEEKING HOPE
Utah NeoSeq Project uses rapid whole genome sequencing to help families of critically ill newborns in the University Hospital NICU find answers.
LIFE 2.0
After surviving and rehabilitating from a horrific climbing accident, U of U architecture student takes every opportunity to inspire greatness.
SIGNS OF LIFE
As a teenager, Michelle Litchman was often called upon by Deaf family members to join them at doctors’ appointments and interpret medical advice. When she went into health care, she saw an opportunity to give Deaf patients a stronger voice.
Lacey Murphy aims to inspire the next generation of medical laboratory scientists.
U of U Health’s sustainability experts aim to make the OR more environmentally friendly.
Chief Resident of Education, Adult Neurology Resident, PGY4
Presented by the James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation, the University’s Bench to Bedside (B2B) competition sits at the forefront of bridging the gap between concept and real-world health care solutions.
Industry veteran Scott Schliebner (MPH ’97) on why it’s vital to improve diversity in drug trials— and what the path forward could look like.
The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Alumni Association annually presents the Distinguished Awards to graduates and faculty demonstrating excellence in clinical practice, academic activities, and research. Meet our 2023 honorees.
Zenia Frendt’s family experiences have sent her on a mission to help repair the country’s broken health care system—one doctor at a time.
Catherine B. Soehner, associate dean for research and director of the Eccles Health Sciences Library (EHSL), discusses the changing role (and look) of the library, why she’s professionally interested in video games, and her favorite spot in the EHSL, which sees 150,000 visitors a year.