A collection of media and publications detailing the historical evolution of the health sciences at the University of Utah.
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 | Cancer Research Building | Academic Medical Centers; Schools, Medical; Universities; Utah; Research; Biomedical Research; Radiobiology; Aspects, Historical | View of the Cancer Research Building from the southwest, looking to the northeast during the early phase of construction of the medical center. The Cancer Research Building was completed in 1951 with funds from the Atomic Energy Commission. The Radiobiology Building and animal kennels also shown wer... | |
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 | Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Cancer Research Building | Anniversaries and Special Events; Facility Design and Construction; Research; Universities; Utah; Aspects, Historical | Dr David Price, Associate Director of the National Institutes of Health, speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Cancer Research Building, February 13, 1950. Seated on the dais left-to-right: unidentified, Sterling W. Sill, Chairman, Board of Regents; A. Ray Olpin, University President; V.P.... | 1950 |
| 3 |
 | UStar Building | Technology Transfer; Technology Assessment, Biomedical; Biomedical Research; Economic Development | Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) Building. In 2006, the Utah Legislature passed SB 75 with overwhelming support. SB 75 allocated $179 million to the USTAR Economic Development Initiative, $15 million in ongoing annual funding to support research teams at the University of Utah and Utah S... | |
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 | Maxwell M. Wintrobe Research and Education Building | Research; Schools, Education, Medical; Medical; Universities; Utah | West entrance of the Maxwell M. Wintrobe Research Building with a portion of the Browning Plaza in the foreground. With the demolition of the Medical Research and Education Building (right) in 2022 and R-Wing of Building 521 in 2025, the Wintrobe Building is currently a stand-alone structure. | |
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 | Maxwell M. Wintrobe Research and Education Building Exterior | Academic Medical Centers; Schools, Medical; Universities; Utah; Biomedical Research; Research Facilities; Aspects, Historical | West entrance of the Maxwell M. Wintrobe Research and Education Building and Browning Plaza. The Wintrobe Building was dedicated in September, 1981. The Browning Plaza, an open, inviting space with statuary and dwarf locust was removed in early 2025 to make way for the demolition of Bldg 521. The p... | |
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 | Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) Lab | Laboratories; Research; Biomedical Research; Biotechnology; Diffusion of Innovation; Inventions; Universities; Utah | USTAR building labs further scientific discovery by faculty and students. | |
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 | J.A. Abildskov, M.D. at CVRTI Dedication (1976) | Anniversaries and Special Events; Universities; Utah; Research; Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research & Training Institute | Dr J.A. Abildskov, the Director of the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research & Training Institute, making remarks during the dedication ceremonies. | 1976 |
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 | G. Richard Lee, M.D. speaks at the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research & Training Institute Dedication (1976) | Anniversaries and Special Events; Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena; Models, Cardiovascular; Research; Academies and Institutes; Universities; Utah | Dr G. Richard Lee, associate dean for academic affairs, making remarks during the dedication ceremonies of the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research & Training Institute. Also pictured is Dr David P. Gardner, university president. | 1976 |
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 | Huntsman Cancer Research Institute | Cancer Care Facilities; Academies and Institutes; Biomedical Research ; Universities; Utah | The main entrance to the hospital portion of the Jon M. Huntsman Cancer Research Institute. Reflecting on his own hospitalization for cancer in 1993, Utah businessman and industrialist, Jon Huntsman, pledged to build "a superb cancer institute." With an initial $100 million donation in 1993, ground ... | |
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 | Groundbreaking Shovels (2009) | Anniversaries and Special Events; Schools, Pharmacy; Pharmaceutical Research; Universities; Utah | Ceremonial shovels used for the groundbreaking of the L.S. Skaggs Pharmacy Research Institute, August 11, 2009. | |
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 | The Scope Radio | Radio; Webcasts as Topic; Interviews as Topic; Medicine; Research | Established in 2013, The Scope podcast covers the latest research and trends in medicine. | |
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 | Vincent C. Kelley and Lab Technician | Schools, Medical; Pediatrics; Research Personnel; Biomedical Research; Universities; Utah | Dr Vincent Kelley with lab technician at the University of Utah College of Medicine (mid-1950s). | |
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 | Mario R. Capecchi with Knockout Mouse | Academic Medical Centers; Faculty, Medical; Professional Role; Education, Medical; Schools, Medical; Research; Universities; Utah; Department Chairs; Genetics; Neurogenesis; Gene Targeting; Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells; Mice, Transgenic; Mice, Knockout; Nobel Prize | Dr Capecchi, winner of the Nobel Prize for Medicine, holds his research partner, the knockout mouse. Dr Capecchi pioneered ways to target specific gene modifications in mice by utilizing embryonic stem (ES) cells. Commonly known as gene targeting or knockout, Dr Capecchi worked focused on the homolo... | |
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 | Mary Beckerle, Ph.D. (2015) | Research; Research Support as Topic; Academies and Institutes; Cancer Care Facilities; Chief Executive Officers, Hospital; Faculty, Medical; Universities; Utah | Dr Berkerle was born in Rivers Edge, New Jersey in 1954. Dr Berkerle earned her B.A from Wells College and Ph.D. in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology from the University of Colorado. A recipient of a Danforth Fellowship, Dr Berkerle completed her post-doctoral training at the University... | |
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 | Huntsman Cancer Research Institute Construction (1999) | Cancer Care Facilities; Hospital Design and Construction; Universities; Utah | Construction of the first-phase of the Huntsman Cancer Institute (1997-99). | |
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 | University of Utah Medical Center (ca 1966) | Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Schools, Medical; Universities; Utah | Southeast view of the University of Utah Medical Center and Cancer Research Building . | |
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 | Memorial Service,1998 | Cadaver; Anniversaries and Special Events; Schools, Medical; Universities; Utah | Since 1998, the School of Medicine conducts a memorial service to those individuals who have donated their bodies for medical research and education. | |
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 | Utah Center for Human Genome Research | Genome, Human; Human Genome Project; Genetic Markers; Autoradiography | Lab technician Donald Alexander, left, with Amanda Ewart Toland PhD and Mark Curran, PhD examine an autoradiograph. | |
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 | Electrophysiology Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Translational Medical Research; Cardiac Electrophysiology; Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Interventional; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Atrial Fibrillation | In 2009, University of Utah Healthcare opened the first integrated electrophysiology MRI laboratory in North America. Utilizing MRI as a therapeutic intervention has revolutionized catheter ablation treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. | |
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 | Larry H. Miller | Gift Giving; Fund Raising; Financial Support; Philanthropy | Businessman and philanthropist Larry H. Miller. Jon M. Huntsman's vision and pledge for a state-of-the-art cancer research and treatment facility prompted Mr Miller to contribute $10 million to the effort. | |
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 | University of Utah Medical Center (1965) | Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Schools, Medical; Universities; Utah; Aspects, Historical | The south approach to the University of Utah Medical Center. Orientation is SW looking NE. The Cancer Research Building is seen east of the medical center. | |
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 | Electrophysiology Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Translational Medical Research; Cardiac Electrophysiology; Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Interventional; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Atrial Fibrillation | In 2009, University of Utah Healthcare opened the first integrated electrophysiology MRI laboratory in North America. Utilizing MRI as a therapeutic intervention has revolutionized catheter ablation treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. | |
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 | George and Dolores Eccles Institute of Human Genetics Dedication Ceremonies (1991) | Academies and Institutes; Genetics, Medical; Biomedical Research; Anniversaries and Special Events; Universities; Utah | Spencer F. Eccles, Lottie Eccles and University President Chase N. Petersen at the dedicatory ceremonies of the George and Dolores Eccles Institute of Human Genetics, June 6, 1991. | |
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 | Lorris A. Betz, M.D., Ph.D. Groundbreaking for the Eccles Health Sciences Education Building | Anniversaries and Special Events; Academic Medical Centers; Schools, Medical; Research; Facility Design and Construction; Universities; Utah | Vice President for Health Sciences Lorris A. Betz, M.D., Ph.D. mans a backhoe during the groundbreaking for the Eccles Health Sciences Education Building | 2003 |
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 | Mario R. Capecchi Accepting Congratulations for Winning the 2007 Nobel in Medicine | Academic Medical Centers; Faculty, Medical; Professional Role; Education, Medical; Schools, Medical; Research; Universities; Utah; Department Chairs; Genetics; Neurogenesis; Gene Targeting; Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells; Mice, Transgenic; Mice, Knockout; Nobel Prize | Mario R. Capecchi Accepting Congratulations for Winning the 2007 Nobel in Medicine |