PhD scientist turned science communicator. Director of research communications @UofUHealth. Advocate for science, scientists and Salt Lake City. #UofUHealth #Scicomm. SLC by way of Sunnyvale, San Diego, Sydney, Seattle.
Julie Kiefer
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Advancing prostate cancer treatment, engineering antibodies against a broad range of coronaviruses, delivering antibiotics more effectively, and equipping high risk patients with tools for stroke prevention. Pioneering the Future out now: https://bit.ly/42ruGjc
We're crowdsourcing a grant writing playlist and we'll make the final result available here. What songs would you add? Maybe -
"Money, Money, Money" by ABBA
"Under Pressure" by David Bowie
"Fight Song" by Rachel Platten
Write your picks below. Who says research can't be fun?
Can sleep improve learning? Research shows the brain can replay experiences during sleep, improving recall upon waking. This approach may help strengthen memory and motor learning.
Read Better Learning with Brain Science: https://bit.ly/4skp5G1
Karen Wilcox, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Richard L. Stimson Presidential Endowed Chair, shares Exploring the Brain’s Mysteries as part of Vitae. In this video vignette, she offers insight into the questions that guide her research.
TB isn’t just a distant disease. People and pathogens cross borders every day, making global health local. U.S. cases are rising (10,388 in 2024). U of U Health researchers are working to improve detection, treatment, and prevention.
https://bit.ly/4t47wL6
Malaria is a life-threatening disease that continues to impact millions worldwide. Researchers at @uofuhealth.bsky.social are working from multiple angles to better understand, prevent, and treat it. Learn more about their work. https://bit.ly/4txuBGE
Did you know that tuberculosis is the deadliest infectious disease in the world?
It's a good thing that dedicated researchers like Katharine Walter and Allison Carey @UofUHealth are researching ways to eradicate it—for the sake of people here in Utah and worldwide.
It was fun to talk with these three phenomenal leaders. Listen and learn!
Love this! A bold opportunity to model best practices. Nominations due May 31.
Announcing ‘The Ctrl-Z Award’ to honor researchers who correct the scientific record centerforscientificintegrity.org/2026/03/10/a...
Congratulations to @xiaoxuyang.bsky.social @uuhsresearch.bsky.social on his team's seminal discovery in collaboration with colleagues @ucsdhealthsci.bsky.social and published in @nature.com!
How Early Nerve Cell Choices Shape the Peripheral Nervous System healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...
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The Center for Scientific Integrity, the nonprofit organization behind Retraction Watch, is proud to announce the launch of The Ctrl-Z Award. This annual award is designed to recognize and celebrate s...
By examining genetic clues that linger in adult cells, scientists have now gained surprising insights into the developmental origins of the nerves outside the brain and spine.
Let’s rally together and build the ultimate grant-writing playlist!
What songs fuel your writing sessions, deadline crunches, and “just one more revision” moments? Drop your recs in the comments below.
Julie Kiefer
TB isn’t just a distant disease. People and pathogens cross borders every day, making global health local. U.S. cases are rising (10,388 in 2024). U of U Health researchers are working to improve detection, treatment, and prevention.
https://bit.ly/4t47wL6
Have you listened to the latest Groundbreakers episode?
Rachel Hess, Erin Rothwell, and Cornelia Ulrich reflect on leadership, mentorship, and navigating change while building meaningful careers in research.
Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4aVa5ZV and Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4d4MRBQ.
