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Congrats to the 2025 Innovation Awards winners at the @utah.edu — pushing boundaries, creating solutions, and advancing research. Your work is shaping the future. 🏆 👏 

🔗 Click the link to see the list of honorees. 

2025 Innovation Awards recipients - @theU
The awards recognize the efforts U students, staff, faculty and startups have made to pursue impactful research and contribute to the university’s culture of innovation.
attheu.utah.edu
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 1d
Celebrating 50 years of epilepsy research excellence 🎉 

The @utah.edu Anticonvulsant Drug Development Program has changed the landscape of epilepsy treatment  — and it’s still pushing forward. 

🔗 https://www.research.utah.edu/research-impact/50-years-of-discovery-advancing-epilepsy-treatments/
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 4d
Help us make the @utah.educampus brighter and safer! 🌙

Join the Walk After Dark on Oct. 21 as teams walk campus to survey lighting levels and nighttime safety issues.

🔗 More info + to register.
Register for the Oct. 21st U of U Walk After Dark Event - Office of the Vice President for Research
Cross functional teams composed of individuals from various organizations walk every sidewalk on campus to survey lighting levels and look for safety issues related to...
www.research.utah.edu
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 5d
“Keep pushing, keep collaborating, keep making a difference.”

A reminder that every researcher’s work is vital to building a stronger future. 🌟 

VPR Rothwell’s Message at Research Day: Keep Pushing, Keep Collaborating, Keep Making a Difference - Office of the Vice President for Research
"You are powering solutions through research to solve one of the most critical challenges facing our country today."
www.research.utah.edu
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 6d
Twelve @utah.edu research teams were awarded seed grants to advance women’s health and innovation. 👏 

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Collaboration in Action: 12 University of Utah Research Teams Awarded 1U4U Grants to Advance Women’s Health and Innovation - Office of the Vice President for Research
Twelve U of U research teams were awarded seed grants as part of the 1U4U Seed Grant Program.
www.research.utah.edu
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 7d
“Research has always been a focal point for solutions.” 💡 

@utah.edu VPR Erin Rothwell highlights how innovation, collaboration, and science remain central to America’s strength. 

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Research as a Focal Point for National Solutions - Office of the Vice President for Research
As the federal government shutdown continues, uncertainty can make progress feel paused. Yet moments like this remind us why research matters, and why universities like...
www.research.utah.edu
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 8d
The NLSO will help formalize research agreements, support students in national labs, and more.

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University of Utah Launches National Laboratories & Security Office to Advance Strategic Research and Innovation Partnerships - Office of the Vice President for Research
The NLSO is the first office of its kind in the state of Utah, cementing the University’s role as a leader in energy resilience, national...
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 11d
This morning, VP for Research Erin Rothwell gave the opening remarks at Mental Health, Brain, and Behavioral Science Research Day at the @utah.edu.

The event brings together faculty, students & more to highlight groundbreaking research, foster collaboration & poster presentations. 👏
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 11d
A breakthrough at the U: A new implant system could help bones heal faster + stronger. Innovation in motion! 👏

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University Of Utah Orthopaedic Innovation Center Unveils Breakthrough Dynamic Compression Implant System - Office of the Vice President for Research
"This technology represents an important evolution in orthopedic fixation."
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 12d
Exciting lineup ahead: The Marriott Library is rolling out new Apiary events—learning, networking, conversation. Whether you’re a student, faculty member or researcher, there’s something here for you. 💡 

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The Apiary: Advancing the U’s Research Data Infrastructure - Office of the Vice President for Research
The Apiary: Advancing the University of Utah’s Research Data Infrastructure is a pilot project funded by the VPR’s Incentive Seed Grant program to improve and...
www.research.utah.edu
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 13d
🚨 Clinical milestone: The first placebo-controlled trial for iNPH confirms brain shunts improve walking speed & reduce fall risk in older adults.

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New Brain Shunt Surgery Trial Restores Walking and Independence in Older Adults with iNPH - Office of the Vice President for Research
The study, led by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in collaboration with the University of Utah and 10 additional institutions, has provided definitive proof...
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 14d
Check out our guide on IP disclosure & grant compliance — everything faculty and researchers need to know to safeguard innovation & stay compliant.

Protecting Your Research: A Guide to IP Disclosure and Grant Compliance at the University of Utah - Office of the Vice President for Research
Understanding when and how to disclose inventions, along with navigating grant obligations, can significantly impact both your research trajectory and funding opportunities.
www.research.utah.edu
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 15d
U of U is now a lead center in the NIH Stillbirth Research Consortium! Working to advance research, improve prevention, and support families. 

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NIH Launches National Stillbirth Research Consortium; University of Utah Named as a Lead Center - Office of the Vice President for Research
With NIH support, the University of Utah will help advance research and advocacy to reduce preventable stillbirths.
www.research.utah.edu
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 18d
New chapter in innovation at U of U Health: Dr. James M. Hotaling appointed Chief Innovation Officer to accelerate discoveries → commercialization → patient care. 👏 

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James M. Hotaling, MD, Named Chief Innovation Officer for U of U Health - Office of the Vice President for Research
From startups to health care breakthroughs, innovation at the U is accelerating with James Hotaling as U of U Health’s first CIO.
www.research.utah.edu
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 19d
🎯 New market research out! Trends, shifts, and possibilities. Read our latest on trends changing industries and learn what to watch. 

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Market Research — Top Industry Trends Impacting Innovation (Sep. 18, 2025) - Office of the Vice President for Research
Check out the latest Market Research trends for this week.
www.research.utah.edu
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 20d
Utah Energy Week shows how collaboration between government, academia, utilities & community can build a resilient energy future. ⚡🌎

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Powering Progress Together: Utah Energy Week Brings Voices Across Sectors to Build a Resilient Energy Future - Office of the Vice President for Research
Government, research, industry, and community partners came together at the U to share insights and strengthen connections for a sustainable energy future.
www.research.utah.edu
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 21d
“Boldness, risk-taking & partnerships.” That’s what Utah needs, say Gov. Cox & VPR Rothwell—if we want to future-proof energy & economic growth. 

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Gov. Cox and VPR Rothwell Call for Bold Innovation to Shape Utah’s Energy and Economic Future - Office of the Vice President for Research
Both leaders agree that innovation in Utah requires risk, boldness and a willingness to try new approaches.
www.research.utah.edu
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 22d
From lab bench to real world: How @utah.edu protects the innovations that power progress. 🔬✨  

🔗 Click the link to learn more. https://www.research.utah.edu/research-impact/protecting-discovery-powering-impact/

#UResearch #Utah #Innovation #ProtectingDiscovery #UofU #ResearchInnovation
Protecting Discovery, Powering Impact - Office of the Vice President for Research
We must protect the role of basic science and the ability to generate new knowledge as something truly special, even as we accelerate discoveries into...
www.research.utah.edu
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 22d
The One-U Responsible AI Initiative is seeking its next Faculty Fellows. Apply by Oct. 1 and help shape AI’s role in environment, healthcare, and teaching/learning. 🌐

Apply by Oct. 1 to be a One-U Responsible AI Initiative Faculty Fellow - Office of the Vice President for Research
Fellows receive an annual stipend to pursue responsible AI research tied to one or more of the thematic areas.
www.research.utah.edu
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 25d
📆  Save the Date!

Join the Utah Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center community on Tuesday, Sept. 30 for the 2025 DMRC Fall Retreat at the S.J. Quinney College of Law. 

🔗 More info + to register: https://www.research.utah.edu/events/save-the-date-sept-30th-for-the-2025-dmrc-fall-retreat/
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 26d
🧠 Faculty Mentors Wanted!

Apply by Oct. 3 to mentor, guide and inspire undergrads in the 2026 Summer Program for Undergraduate Research. 

Faculty Mentor Applications due Oct. 3 for the 2026 Summer Program for Undergraduate Research - Office of the Vice President for Research
We encourage all current faculty, both tenure-track and career-line, to apply to be a mentor.
www.research.utah.edu
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 27d
🤝 Energy challenges don’t stop at borders—and neither do solutions. Today’s Regional Engagement panel at #UtahEnergyWeek spotlighted how cross-state partnerships are key to securing a resilient future. | @utah.edu 

#Utah #Innovation #Research #Nevada #Wyoming #Arizona #Idaho
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 27d
🔆 Big moments for the U of U at Utah Energy Week! Gov. Spencer Cox took the stage at the U to highlight a “nuclear awakening” in Utah. Research + innovation = Utah leading in energy’s next chapter.

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A nuclear energy ‘awakening’ is happening and Utah can be a leader in it, Cox tells conference
Gov. Spencer Cox told attendees at the annual Utah Energy Week conference that a national “awakening” for nuclear energy is underway, as he touts plans to make Utah a leader in energy solutions.
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 27d
🚀 Researchers & innovators, submit your proposals for the High Tech West 2026 Pitch Competition! Submit by Oct. 26 for a chance to be awarded up to $250K in funding.

Researchers & Innovators Invited to Submit Proposals for High Tech West 2026 Pitch Competition - Office of the Vice President for Research
We are pleased to release the Request for Proposals supporting next February's High Tech West Pitch Competition.
www.research.utah.edu
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uresearch.bsky.social @uresearch.bsky.social · 28d
🧠 Researchers, clinicians, and advocates: Join us on Sept. 26 for the Autism Research Working Group Retreat! Collaborate, innovate, and drive change in autism research.

🔗 RSVP now.

You’re Invited: Autism Research Working Group Retreat on Sept. 26 - Office of the Vice President for Research
The goal of this event is to help mobilize potential research teams on these topics.
www.research.utah.edu