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Pioneering the Future: The Science of Healing


Heart failure, muscle wasting with age, and postpartum depression are distinct medical challenges with something in common: They are among the many health conditions that could see innovative solutions thanks to advances made at University of Utah Health.

✅ Scientists here are leading the charge toward cardiac gene therapies by figuring out how to correct the structural disorganization that disrupts failing hearts, an advance that could benefit the 1 in 4 Americans who will develop heart failure.

✅ By repurposing a widely used drug, they aim to protect older adults from muscle loss, addressing a significant health issue tied to disability and up to $40 million in healthcare costs in the U.S.

✅ And by connecting with pregnant and postpartum patients online, they are bringing mental health care to people in Utah who might otherwise struggle to access it.

U of U Health scientists are finding and addressing the very roots of these problems, opening paths to novel interventions that could improve the quality of life for millions.

Click here to read the full story on U Health’s website.