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Research and innovation at the University of Utah continue to translate into real-world impact. The Orthopaedic Innovation Center has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the CoAptix™ S 7.5mm System—an advancement in orthopedic technology designed to improve hea...

A collaboration between the University of Utah, Penn State, and Colorado-based company Elementum 3D has been awarded funding through NASA’s Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I program. The team will work together to advance the science of cold spray additive manufacturi...

The University of Utah has been named to the National Academy of Inventors’ (NAI) 2025 Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents list, further reinforcing its position as a national leader in research, innovation, and commercialization.

This latest recognition builds on the university’s previously announced placement among the world’s top institutio...

February 17th, 2026

The University of Utah today announced the appointment of Jamie P. Dwyer, MD as Executive Associate Vice President of Research and Interim Chief Innovation Officer, a newly elevated leadership role that reflects the continued growth, scale, and national impact of the University’s innovation ecosystem...

What if chronic back pain could be solved with a simple injection? Sunac Therapeutics, a University of Utah startup, is fighting chronic back pain with a novel treatment that targets several causes of the disease at a relatively low risk to the patients. The company has centered thei...