Research Uncovers Hidden Spread of Common Hospital-Associated Infections, C. diff
On Apr. 4, 2025, a team of researchers led the University of Utah Health reported that by tracking…
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Cue’s Molecular, point-of-care COVID-19 tests available under HHS and DoD pilot program
On Jan. 19, 2021, Cue Health announced that its molecular, point-of-care COVID-19 Tests were being distributed to five…
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Huntsman family pledged $150 million to University of Utah for mental-health services and research
On Nov. 4, 2019, the Huntsman family pledged $150 million to University of Utah for mental-health services and…
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to Peter J. Stang
On April 9, 2013, the American Chemical Society (ACS) awarded the Priestley Medal to Peter J. Stang “for…
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Jon M and Karen Huntsman donated $41 million to cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute
On Apr. 21, 2011, Jon M. and Karen Huntsman donated $41 million to cancer research at Huntsman Cancer…
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The Earth Microbiome Project was envisoned
On Dec. 31 2010, In a meeting report from the Terabase Metagenomics Workshop in Snowbird, Utah, the Vision…
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The Huntsman Cancer Institute received National Comprehensive Cancer Network designation
In 1997, the Huntsman Cancer Institute received National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) designation. In 1995, the Center earned…
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The Huntsman Cancer Institute was founded in Salt Lake City
In 1995, The Huntsman Cancer Institute, at the University of Utah, is a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center…
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The Huntsman family pledged $100 million to construct a state-of-the-art cancer center
In 1995, the Huntsman family led by Jon M. Huntsman Sr. and his wife Karen, pledged $100 million…
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to Robert W. Parry
In 1993, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Robert W. Parry ‘for his numerous contributions…
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Jon M and Karen Huntsman donated $10 million to the University of Utah to establish a cancer institute
In 1993, Jon M. and Karen Huntsman donated $10 million to the University of Utah to establish a…
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The University of Utah Cancer program earned National Cancer Institute designation
In 1986, The University of Utah Cancer program earned National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation as a Cancer Center,…
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Willem J Kolff, the “father of artificial organs” joined the University of Utah
In 1967, Willem J. Kolff joined the University of Utah as head of the newly formed Department of…
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Deseret Pharmaceutical was founded as Utah’s first manufacturer of disposable medical devices
In 1956, Deseret Pharmaceutical Co. founded by Dale Ballard, James L. Sorenson and Victor Cartwright, created a disposable…
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FDA | Life Science History | Polio | Vaccine
Dr. William Hammon conducted the first placebo-controlled field trial of gamma globulin in Provo, Utah
In September 1952, Dr. William Hammon conducted the first placebo-controlled field trial of gamma globulin that, in just…
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Salt Lake City and Utah health officials allowed churches and theaters to reopen during influenza pandemic
On Dec. 6, 1918, Salt Lake City and Utah health officials met to modify their closure order, to…
