Research in a Time of Crisis; Announcements; Funding Opportunities
Research in a Time of Crisis; Announcements; Funding Opportunities
360 Connect Newsletter
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June 18, 2021
Issue 020
360 Connect Newsletter
MAKING CONNECTIONS ACROSS THE RESEARCH SPECTRUM—
FROM CELLS TO CLINICS TO COMMUNITIES—TO TRANSFORM HEALTH
RESEARCH IN A TIME OF CRISIS

The pandemic charged in on a cloud of confusion that gave way to ingenuity, promising to forever change how research at the University of Utah is done. The U's response is making a lasting impact on the virus and its numerous effects, and has poised scientists to quickly and comprehensively meet the demands of the future, whatever they may be.
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PIONEERING THE FUTURE: IN-DEPTH UNDERSTANDING OF DISEASE
It’s hard to fix something without knowing exactly what’s gone wrong. That’s why scientists at the U of U Health dig deep into the origins of disease, working to discern exactly what has gone awry to give rise to patients’ symptoms. By uncovering the biological mechanisms behind disease, they are paving the way to clearer diagnoses, better treatments, and even prevention.
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 INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF UNMET SOCIAL NEEDS

 
Health care frequently overlooks what is going on in patients’ lives outside of clinics and hospitals that could adversely affect their health or deter them from seeking health care services. As a result, many of these patients are falling through the cracks. In an effort to find solutions, the NIH has awarded a $2.7 million, four-year grant to Andrea Wallace, PhD, RN, in the College of Nursing.
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In the loop
NOTEWORTHY
HAPPENINGS
OPPORTUNITIES
RESOURCES
SPOTLIGHT PUBLICATIONS
HEADLINES

CTSI Brings OnCore to Entire U of U Campus

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute in conjunction with the Health Information Technology Services has embarked into a major implementation of new technology across our campus that will support researchers, research teams, and provide the infrastructure to manage compliance and administrative aspects of clinical trials.

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UNEQUAL COVID COMPLICATIONS DESPITE SIMILAR MEDICAL HISTORIES

Blacks and Native Americans with health problems prior to contracting COVID-19 are more likely to have longer hospital stays, require treatment with a ventilator, and have a higher risk of death than Whites who have similar preexisting conditions, according to a new nationwide study led by U of U Health scientists.
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"TEST TO PLAY" AND "TEST TO STAY" KEPT STUDENTS IN SPORTS AND SCHOOL

To help Utah students stay safe, Utah Department of Health implemented COVID-19 testing programs in collaboration with Utah schools and U of U Health. These programs helped students participate in sports and stay in school while likely reducing viral spread. The results published in CDC MMWR.
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