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Julie Kiefer @julieckiefer.bsky.social · 19h

Read about the Center for Metabolic Health @uuhsresearch.bsky.social in this great feature article. Learn how metabolism research by @rutterlab.bsky.social @scottsummers339.bsky.social, June Round, and Chris Gregg is revealing novel solutions to disease. www.nature.com/articles/d42...

Metabolism as the next biomedical frontier

From harnessing early-life microbes to protect against diabetes, to targeting cardiac metabolism in heart failure, a new hub is proving that metabolism is a common thread across diseases, and the next frontier in biomedical discovery.

www.nature.com

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Julie Kiefer @julieckiefer.bsky.social · 13d

How the University of Utah is scrambling to cover the millions lost from Trump’s research cuts

“You will see us leaning in and advocating hard for research,” said @uofupresident.bsky.social

www.sltrib.com/news/educati...

How the University of Utah is scrambling to cover the millions lost from Trump’s research cuts

University of Utah President Taylor Randall has worked to provide "bridge funding" to keep the U.'s research going despite federal cuts. But there have still been some layoffs.

www.sltrib.com

Julie Kiefer @julieckiefer.bsky.social · 14d

How to Communicate Medical Numbers-a @jama.com Insight from @angiefagerlin.bsky.social @athorpe8.bsky.social @uuhsresearch.bsky.social, @bzikmund.bsky.social @umich.edu

Read and listen to the podcast for useful tips and tools that could improve patient health+lives. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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Julie Kiefer @julieckiefer.bsky.social · 14d

My thoughts exactly! Thank you.

Julie Kiefer @julieckiefer.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks, @triggerloop.bsky.social!

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Craig Kaplan @triggerloop.bsky.social · 22d

Really appreciate this from @standupforscience.bsky.social Utah organizing committee. @deseret.com.web.brid.gy Thank you @julieckiefer.bsky.social and the rest www.deseret.com/opinion/2025...

Opinion: RFK Jr.'s policies hurt Utah's health and economy

Utah cannot afford more reckless, anti-science leadership at the expense of our health and security.

www.deseret.com

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · Aug 28

New research has uncovered why blood clotting malfunctions in IBD—and identified drugs that normalize blood clotting in human cells and animal models of IBD. #research @uofuhealth.bsky.social healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...

Research Uncovers Why IBD Causes Blood Clots—and How to Prevent Them

Drugs currently in clinical trials for other conditions could help reduce risk of heart attack and stroke for IBD patients. "This could be lifesaving," senior author says.

healthcare.utah.edu

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University of Utah Health Research @uuhsresearch.bsky.social · Sep 8

A new study published in PLOS One identifies unexpected “danger zones” when the risk of going hungry is highest and proposes solutions to help new residents thrive.
healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...

When Getting a Job Makes You Go Hungry

A new research study reveals when food insecurity spikes for new Utah residents.

healthcare.utah.edu

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Julie Kiefer @julieckiefer.bsky.social · Aug 26

Congratulations to the Utah Science Communicators for their standing room only Science on Tap event! Follow them to learn about the next one and all their #Scicomm efforts. utahsciencecommunicators.com

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Pam Belluck @pambelluck.bsky.social · Aug 14

A new experimental treatment — personalized deep brain stimulation — provided relief for several people suffering with debilitating chronic pain. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/h...

Treating Chronic Pain is Hard. An Experimental Approach Shows Promise.

www.nytimes.com

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University of Utah Physical Therapy Program @uofupt.bsky.social · Aug 13

Official update from our department ⬇️

We remain committed to attracting exceptional students, producing outstanding graduates, and advancing the profession through excellence in education, research, and service.

Visit our website to learn more: health.utah.edu/physical-the...

@utah.edu

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Julie Kiefer @julieckiefer.bsky.social · Aug 13

A thoughtful explanation of why it's critical to have reliable and sustained research funding. Thank you, Wes @uuhsresearch.bsky.social.

American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · Aug 13

“At a very fundamental level, we don’t know what we don’t know.”

For his role in ensuring that lenacapavir, first HIV drug to offer long-lasting protection, came to life, Wes Sundquist is one of this year’s recipients of the AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award.

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · Aug 13

“At a very fundamental level, we don’t know what we don’t know.”

For his role in ensuring that lenacapavir, first HIV drug to offer long-lasting protection, came to life, Wes Sundquist is one of this year’s recipients of the AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award.

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Julie Kiefer @julieckiefer.bsky.social · Aug 12

Research in mice shows Ozempic causes muscle weakness despite only small changes in muscle mass. Need more research to understand implications for people via @ksl5tv.bsky.social

“Things are not as straightforward as they might seem" says @katsufunai.bsky.social @utah.edu ksltv.com/local-news/w...

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Julie Kiefer @julieckiefer.bsky.social · Aug 11

How the study of hibernating bears could help humans heal
@ksl.com

"There's potentially an opportunity— by understanding these hibernation-linked mechanisms in the genome— to find strategies to intervene... with age-relate d diseases" said
Chris Gregg
healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...

New Study Raises Questions About How Ozempic Affects Muscle Size and Strength

Ozempic can cause loss of body weight that isn’t fat, raising concerns that the drug lowers muscle mass and strength. New research in mice suggests that muscle mass changes less than expected, but mus...

healthcare.utah.edu

Julie Kiefer @julieckiefer.bsky.social · Aug 11

New study in mice raises questions about how the weight-loss drug Ozempic affects muscle size and strength via @KatsuFunai @UofUCoH @UUHSResearch. healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...

New Study Raises Questions About How Ozempic Affects Muscle Size and Strength

Ozempic can cause loss of body weight that isn’t fat, raising concerns that the drug lowers muscle mass and strength. New research in mice suggests that muscle mass changes less than expected, but mus...

healthcare.utah.edu

Julie Kiefer @julieckiefer.bsky.social · Aug 11

Congrats to Chris Gregg @uuhsresearch.bsky.social
on back-to-back @science.org papers! Their research is understanding how hibernating animals withstand extreme physiological changes and could yield clues to treating conditions like neurodegeneration, diabetes. healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...

Hibernator “Superpowers” May Lie Hidden in Human DNA

Animals that hibernate are incredibly resilient. Now, new genetic research suggests that hibernators' metabolic flexibility could lie hidden in our own DNA—and provides clues on how to unlock it, open...

healthcare.utah.edu

Julie Kiefer @julieckiefer.bsky.social · Aug 9

After Years of Anger Directed at C.D.C., Shooting Manifests Worst Fears

Employees expressed horror at a shooting at the agency’s headquarters, and some said they viewed it as part of a pattern of threats and assaults on health workers. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/u...

After Years of Anger Directed at C.D.C., Shooting Manifests Worst Fears

www.nytimes.com

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Julie Kiefer @julieckiefer.bsky.social · Aug 8

This is too much.

Active shooter reported at Emory University, school says.
and
Breaking: Gunfire hits CDC campus.
www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-g...

Live updates: Active shooter reported at Emory University, school says | CNN

There is an active shooter on the Emory University campus in Atlanta, Georgia, according to the university.

www.cnn.com

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Julie Kiefer @julieckiefer.bsky.social · Jul 25

If proposed cuts were to be enforced in the future, @utah.edu VPR Erin Rothwell told the state’s higher education board, “We would not be able to conduct research as we have today, and we would significantly lower the amount of research we could conduct.”

www.kuer.org/education/20...

Utah higher ed is grappling with federal funding cuts and the big budget bill

The Trump administration has already cut almost $30 million in research grants to the University of Utah. Another $110 million annually could be on the line.

www.kuer.org

Julie Kiefer @julieckiefer.bsky.social · Jul 21

The University of Utah could be in danger of losing $100+ million annually

School leaders worry Trump administration’s court-contested grant policies could severely impact local research, jobs
www.deseret.com/utah/2025/07...

An existential research crisis at the University of Utah?

School leaders sound the alarms of the possibly heavy costs that would be exacted by proposed grant policies proposed by the Trump administration.

www.deseret.com

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Brian Maffly @brianmaffly.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thanks to federal funding and curious scientists, the U.S. has long driven life-saving discoveries in genetics. That legacy is in serious jeopardy under proposed cuts to NSF and NIH. Retired @utah.edu biomedical researchers explain what's at stake in @sltrib.com op-ed

The Salt Lake Tribune @sltrib.com · Jul 8

Proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation “would cause immense and largely irreversible damage to the successful American scientific enterprise,” write Jerry Kaplan and Dana Carroll in an op-ed.

Voices: Federal funding cuts to genetic research will be devastating for years to come

Proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation “would cause immense and largely irreversible damage to the successful American scientific enterprise,” write Jerry Kaplan and Dana Carroll in an op-ed.

www.sltrib.com

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Julie Kiefer @julieckiefer.bsky.social · Jul 9

Well said.

We've seen the impact of Utah's genetics research. Federal funding cuts will be devastating for years to come
www.sltrib.com/opinion/comm...

Voices: Federal funding cuts to genetic research will be devastating for years to come

Proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation “would cause immense and largely irreversible damage to the successful American scientific enterprise,” write Jer...

www.sltrib.com

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Stacey L. Clardy @staceylclardy.bsky.social · Jul 7

📣 Saturday August 16 is for PATIENTS, designed by PATIENTS, for free, on what is most helpful in managing rare autoimmune neurologic conditions:

-Navigating insurance + finances
-Partnering with primary care
-Symptom management
-Getting outside to play (adaptively)
-Updates/Tips from the experts

The Sumaira Foundation (TSF) @thesumairafdn.bsky.social · Jul 7

🗻Are you an #NMOSD, #MOGAD, #AE or #SPS patient, caregiver or clinician from the Intermountain West region? You're invited to TSF's Patient Day for Rare Neuroinflammatory Disorders on August 16th at and in collaboration with @utah.edu / @staceylclardy.bsky.social

To register: www.tinyurl.com/TSFSLC

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