Julie Kiefer
@JulieCKiefer
PhD scientist turned science communicator. Advocate for science, scientists and Salt Lake City. @UofUHealth #Scicomm #URising. Tweets are all mine.
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A new research study has demonstrated that pediatric mental health emergencies were more severe during the first three years of the pandemic. The work was led by researchers at Lurie Children's, with a significant contribution from University of Utah Health researchers. buff.ly/4a6ovCG
Innovative electronic system launched in ambulances in Rwanda promises faster hospital transfers, potentially saving more lives from accidents.
Global research with societal impact🌍 co-led by Sudha Jayaraman MD MSc FACS UofUSurgery University of Utah Health University of Utah
Learn more: uofuhealth.utah.edu/surgery/global…
A very special thank you to Adrian Wojnarowski, Clinton Yates and everyone at @ESPN Daily Podcast for sharing our journey. Thank you all for your continued love, support and prayers.
Much Love, Justin Zanik & Gina Zanik
Congratulations 🍾🎈🎉 Dr. Kim Kaphingst & Dr. June Round Round Lab from Huntsman Cancer Institute for receiving University of Utah #DistinguishedResearch awards!! You are true role models U of U Communication University of Utah Pathology #womeninstem 🏆
After 25 years, #UofUHealth researchers have uncovered the genetic cause behind spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4), a rare neurological disease impacting balance, sensation, and walking. University of Utah Department of Neurology UofUHealthResearch
📰 bit.ly/4bjUcJY
He’s wanted to find a cure for his father’s diabetes since age 14. Now, #UofUHealth researcher Scott Summers, is on the verge of a groundbreaking new treatment based on molecules called ceramides that may be central to the disease.
📺 ⬇️ bit.ly/4blpe4a
Our next Think Tank is on Monday, May 6. Come learn about unraveling the health IT productivity paradox, and new insights we've gained from EHR metadata. Join via zoom or in-person (with lunch served). #digitalhealth
Today is Undiagnosed Day! We need to raise awareness that undiagnosed rare disease patients should be recognized as a distinctive population that faces unique circumstances as they seek an accurate diagnosis. #undiagnosed day #undiagnosed
Learn More: rareundiagnosed.org/undiagnosedday…
Congratulations to our colleagues University of Utah Health: Neli Ulrich, PhD Huntsman Cancer Institute; Melissa Watt, PhD U of U PHS; Round Lab University of Utah Microbiology & Immunology; Jennifer Cotton, Emergency Medicine; Anandh Babu Pon Velayutham UofU College Health!
And congratulations to all!
.University of Utah Health researchers have conclusively identified the genetic cause of a rare, progressive movement disorder.
A rare extra-long version of a gene causes nerve cells to become poisoned by toxic proteins in people with spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4).
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