U of U Internal Medicine

08/31/2026

University of Utah Health has earned the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s highest-tier designation for age-friendly care, becoming one of only 14 health systems nationwide to receive the recognition.

This achievement recognizes the system-wide integration of evidence-based practices that prioritize what matters most to older adults, including medication, mind and mobility.

Congratulations to our Geriatrics faculty and teams across U of U Health whose work helped make this recognition possible. 👏

Read more: https://healthcare.utah.edu/press-releases/2026/08/university-of-utah-health-earns-national-recognition-excellence-age-friendly

University of Utah Health has been recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) with its new, highest-tier age-friendly designation: Level 3 Excellence in System-wide Spread.

08/28/2026

New research from University of Utah Health and UC San Diego is providing a clearer picture of how heart failure develops at the cellular level.

Published in Science, the study created the first single-cell map of gene regulatory networks driving heart failure. By analyzing more than 750,000 heart cells, researchers identified changes in gene regulation that could point to new targets for future treatments.

Stavros Drakos, MD, PhD, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, is a corresponding author on the study.

Read more: https://healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/news/2026/07/gene-regulation-map-reveals-treatment-targets-heart-failure

08/27/2026

A routine colonoscopy changed everything for Jody Hilton.

After years of stomach pain, Jody’s first colonoscopy revealed a large precancerous polyp. She was referred to Daryl Ramai, MD, from our Division of Gastroenterology, who used a minimally invasive procedure to successfully remove the mass.

Today, Jody is pain-free and cancer-free. Her story is an important reminder to listen to your body and stay up to date on colorectal cancer screening.

Read her story: https://healthcare.utah.edu/patient-stories/colon-cancer-screening-saves-utah-womans-life

08/27/2026

Sudden confusion in an older adult during a hospital stay isn’t always just part of aging. It could be delirium, a serious but often preventable medical condition.

In a new episode of University of Utah Health’s The Scope, Roxanne Weiss, MD, a hospitalist and geriatrician, explains how to recognize delirium, how it differs from dementia, and the simple steps families can take to help prevent it.

🎧 Listen to “Delirium in the Hospital: What Families Need to Know”: https://bit.ly/4irTFfx

08/06/2026

Congratulations to Ashley Pyne, PhD, from our Division of Gastroenterology on presenting her research at the Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) in Kissimmee, Florida! 🧬

Her poster was titled "Bedside Proteomics for Point-of-Care EoE Diagnosis and Management in Austere Military Settings."

07/23/2026

New research led by Dr. Neeraj Agarwal, Professor in the Division of Oncology, found that a novel combination therapy reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 52% in select patients with advanced prostate cancer.

Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, these findings highlight the potential of earlier, personalized treatment to improve outcomes for patients with specific genetic alterations.

Learn more: https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/press-releases/2026/06/clinical-trial-shows-novel-prostate-cancer-treatment-can-reduce-risk-of?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Read%20More&utm_campaign=DOIM%20Newsletter%206.4.26

07/20/2026

How do research, clinical trials, and patient care come together to advance cancer treatment?

In this Huntsman Cancer Institute podcast, Dr. Conan Kinsey, Assistant Professor in the Division of Oncology, discusses how innovation is shaping the future of cancer care and bringing hope to patients.

Listen now: https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/podcast/cancer-free-frontier/all/2026/03/episode-15-harmony-of-cancer-research-and-cancer-care?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Read%20More&utm_campaign=DOIM%20Newsletter%206.4.26

07/15/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Christos Vaklavas, Professor in the Division of Oncology, on being named a Huntsman Cancer Institute Translational Scholar.

His research bridges the gap between the laboratory and the clinic, using innovative breast cancer models and clinical trials to help turn scientific discoveries into better treatments for patients.

Learn more: https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/press-releases/2026/06/champions-of-translational-research-scholars-recognized?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Read%20More&utm_campaign=DOIM%20Newsletter%207.2.26

07/13/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Heloisa P. Soares, Associate Professor in the Division of Oncology, on receiving a 2026 NIH UG1 grant award!

This funding supports continued excellence in cancer research, collaboration, and innovative clinical research initiatives that will help advance patient care nationwide.

Learn more about the project: https://reporter.nih.gov/search/xT754NzSo0-d2qjjXn11wA/project-details/11291152?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Read%20More&utm_campaign=DOIM%20Newsletter%207.2.26

07/09/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Kalani L. Raphael, Professor in the Division of Nephrology, on receiving the 2026 Native Excellence in Health Equity Award.

This honor recognizes his transformative leadership and commitment to advancing equitable, culturally grounded health partnerships with Indigenous communities. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.