Vitae 2026, a hallmark event recognizing research excellence across University of Utah Health, featured six rising-star faculty who are on the forefront of their professions. The researchers captivated listeners with stories of their science and how they got to where they are today.
The annual symposium was hosted by Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs and Development Michael Rubin, MD, PhD, in partnership with the University of Utah Health Research Office.
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Kensaku Kawamoto, MD, PhD, Professor, Biomedical Informatics, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Dr. Helmuth F. Orthner Endowed Professor
Toward the Right Care Every Time
By using health data to its full potential, University of Utah Health researcher Ken Kawamoto, MD, PhD, is working toward a world where every patient receives the right care, every time.
Karen Wilcox, PhD, Distinguished Professor, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Richard L. Stimson Presidential Endowed Chair
Exploring the Brain's Mysteries
The University of Utah's Anticonvulsant Drug Development Program has helped bring nearly a dozen epilepsy medications to patients. For program director and researcher Karen Wilcox, PhD, finding better epilepsy treatments means integrating creativity, hard work, and natural wonder.
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