Julie Kiefer
@julieckiefer.bsky.social
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.
"Conversations about HIV prevention often collapse back onto adolescent girls and young women, the group at highest risk. When they hear about new medicines, some respond with hope, others with skepticism that the drugs will ever reach local clinics."
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Could an HIV miracle drug actually reach people like my parents?
Can an HIV miracle drug actually reach people like my parents?
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November 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
"Conversations about HIV prevention often collapse back onto adolescent girls and young women, the group at highest risk. When they hear about new medicines, some respond with hope, others with skepticism that the drugs will ever reach local clinics."
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Malaria Parasites are Full of Wildly Spinning Iron Crystals. Scientists Finally Know Why.
Fascinating research from @sigalalab.bsky.social @uofubiochem.bsky.social w cool implications. New inspiration for nanobots?!
And-epic science writing from Sophia Friesen! healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...
Fascinating research from @sigalalab.bsky.social @uofubiochem.bsky.social w cool implications. New inspiration for nanobots?!
And-epic science writing from Sophia Friesen! healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...
October 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Malaria Parasites are Full of Wildly Spinning Iron Crystals. Scientists Finally Know Why.
Fascinating research from @sigalalab.bsky.social @uofubiochem.bsky.social w cool implications. New inspiration for nanobots?!
And-epic science writing from Sophia Friesen! healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...
Fascinating research from @sigalalab.bsky.social @uofubiochem.bsky.social w cool implications. New inspiration for nanobots?!
And-epic science writing from Sophia Friesen! healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...
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Register today to discover how interdisciplinary teams are solving complex health challenges during a symposium that brings together researchers from the College of Engineering and the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the @utah.edu. luma.com/jcpx02nn
Empowering Medicine–Engineering Breakthroughs: Kickoff Symposium · Luma
The kickoff symposium aims to showcase successful partnerships between the College of Engineering and the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the…
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October 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Register today to discover how interdisciplinary teams are solving complex health challenges during a symposium that brings together researchers from the College of Engineering and the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the @utah.edu. luma.com/jcpx02nn
Live in SLC Council District 5 (Ballpark, Central 9th, E. Liberty Park, Liberty Wells)? Check out @amyjhawkins.bsky.social
amyjhawkins.com — she’s committed to the community, proven effective, and has the smarts to identify and tackle tough, important issues. www.cityweekly.net/news/cast-yo...
amyjhawkins.com — she’s committed to the community, proven effective, and has the smarts to identify and tackle tough, important issues. www.cityweekly.net/news/cast-yo...
https://amyjhawkins.com—she’s
October 14, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Live in SLC Council District 5 (Ballpark, Central 9th, E. Liberty Park, Liberty Wells)? Check out @amyjhawkins.bsky.social
amyjhawkins.com — she’s committed to the community, proven effective, and has the smarts to identify and tackle tough, important issues. www.cityweekly.net/news/cast-yo...
amyjhawkins.com — she’s committed to the community, proven effective, and has the smarts to identify and tackle tough, important issues. www.cityweekly.net/news/cast-yo...
Read about the Center for Metabolic Health @uuhsresearch.bsky.social in this great feature article. Learn how metabolism research by @rutterlab.bsky.social @scottsummers339.bsky.social, June Round, and Chris Gregg is revealing novel solutions to disease. www.nature.com/articles/d42...
Metabolism as the next biomedical frontier
From harnessing early-life microbes to protect against diabetes, to targeting cardiac metabolism in heart failure, a new hub is proving that metabolism is a common thread across diseases, and the next frontier in biomedical discovery.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Read about the Center for Metabolic Health @uuhsresearch.bsky.social in this great feature article. Learn how metabolism research by @rutterlab.bsky.social @scottsummers339.bsky.social, June Round, and Chris Gregg is revealing novel solutions to disease. www.nature.com/articles/d42...
How the University of Utah is scrambling to cover the millions lost from Trump’s research cuts
“You will see us leaning in and advocating hard for research,” said @uofupresident.bsky.social
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“You will see us leaning in and advocating hard for research,” said @uofupresident.bsky.social
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How the University of Utah is scrambling to cover the millions lost from Trump’s research cuts
University of Utah President Taylor Randall has worked to provide "bridge funding" to keep the U.'s research going despite federal cuts. But there have still been some layoffs.
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September 26, 2025 at 12:32 AM
How the University of Utah is scrambling to cover the millions lost from Trump’s research cuts
“You will see us leaning in and advocating hard for research,” said @uofupresident.bsky.social
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“You will see us leaning in and advocating hard for research,” said @uofupresident.bsky.social
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How to Communicate Medical Numbers-a @jama.com Insight from @angiefagerlin.bsky.social @athorpe8.bsky.social @uuhsresearch.bsky.social, @bzikmund.bsky.social @umich.edu
Read and listen to the podcast for useful tips and tools that could improve patient health+lives. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Read and listen to the podcast for useful tips and tools that could improve patient health+lives. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
September 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
How to Communicate Medical Numbers-a @jama.com Insight from @angiefagerlin.bsky.social @athorpe8.bsky.social @uuhsresearch.bsky.social, @bzikmund.bsky.social @umich.edu
Read and listen to the podcast for useful tips and tools that could improve patient health+lives. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Read and listen to the podcast for useful tips and tools that could improve patient health+lives. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Reposted by Julie Kiefer
Really appreciate this from @standupforscience.bsky.social Utah organizing committee. @deseret.com.web.brid.gy Thank you @julieckiefer.bsky.social and the rest www.deseret.com/opinion/2025...
Opinion: RFK Jr.'s policies hurt Utah's health and economy
Utah cannot afford more reckless, anti-science leadership at the expense of our health and security.
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September 16, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Really appreciate this from @standupforscience.bsky.social Utah organizing committee. @deseret.com.web.brid.gy Thank you @julieckiefer.bsky.social and the rest www.deseret.com/opinion/2025...
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New research has uncovered why blood clotting malfunctions in IBD—and identified drugs that normalize blood clotting in human cells and animal models of IBD. #research @uofuhealth.bsky.social healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...
Research Uncovers Why IBD Causes Blood Clots—and How to Prevent Them
Drugs currently in clinical trials for other conditions could help reduce risk of heart attack and stroke for IBD patients. "This could be lifesaving," senior author says.
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August 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
New research has uncovered why blood clotting malfunctions in IBD—and identified drugs that normalize blood clotting in human cells and animal models of IBD. #research @uofuhealth.bsky.social healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...
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A new study published in PLOS One identifies unexpected “danger zones” when the risk of going hungry is highest and proposes solutions to help new residents thrive.
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When Getting a Job Makes You Go Hungry
A new research study reveals when food insecurity spikes for new Utah residents.
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September 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
A new study published in PLOS One identifies unexpected “danger zones” when the risk of going hungry is highest and proposes solutions to help new residents thrive.
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healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...
Congratulations to the Utah Science Communicators for their standing room only Science on Tap event! Follow them to learn about the next one and all their #Scicomm efforts. utahsciencecommunicators.com
August 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Congratulations to the Utah Science Communicators for their standing room only Science on Tap event! Follow them to learn about the next one and all their #Scicomm efforts. utahsciencecommunicators.com
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A new experimental treatment — personalized deep brain stimulation — provided relief for several people suffering with debilitating chronic pain. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/h...
Treating Chronic Pain is Hard. An Experimental Approach Shows Promise.
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August 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A new experimental treatment — personalized deep brain stimulation — provided relief for several people suffering with debilitating chronic pain. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/h...
Reposted by Julie Kiefer
Official update from our department ⬇️
We remain committed to attracting exceptional students, producing outstanding graduates, and advancing the profession through excellence in education, research, and service.
Visit our website to learn more: health.utah.edu/physical-the...
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We remain committed to attracting exceptional students, producing outstanding graduates, and advancing the profession through excellence in education, research, and service.
Visit our website to learn more: health.utah.edu/physical-the...
@utah.edu
August 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Official update from our department ⬇️
We remain committed to attracting exceptional students, producing outstanding graduates, and advancing the profession through excellence in education, research, and service.
Visit our website to learn more: health.utah.edu/physical-the...
@utah.edu
We remain committed to attracting exceptional students, producing outstanding graduates, and advancing the profession through excellence in education, research, and service.
Visit our website to learn more: health.utah.edu/physical-the...
@utah.edu
A thoughtful explanation of why it's critical to have reliable and sustained research funding. Thank you, Wes @uuhsresearch.bsky.social.
“At a very fundamental level, we don’t know what we don’t know.”
For his role in ensuring that lenacapavir, first HIV drug to offer long-lasting protection, came to life, Wes Sundquist is one of this year’s recipients of the AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award.
For his role in ensuring that lenacapavir, first HIV drug to offer long-lasting protection, came to life, Wes Sundquist is one of this year’s recipients of the AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award.
August 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
A thoughtful explanation of why it's critical to have reliable and sustained research funding. Thank you, Wes @uuhsresearch.bsky.social.
Reposted by Julie Kiefer
“At a very fundamental level, we don’t know what we don’t know.”
For his role in ensuring that lenacapavir, first HIV drug to offer long-lasting protection, came to life, Wes Sundquist is one of this year’s recipients of the AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award.
For his role in ensuring that lenacapavir, first HIV drug to offer long-lasting protection, came to life, Wes Sundquist is one of this year’s recipients of the AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award.
August 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
“At a very fundamental level, we don’t know what we don’t know.”
For his role in ensuring that lenacapavir, first HIV drug to offer long-lasting protection, came to life, Wes Sundquist is one of this year’s recipients of the AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award.
For his role in ensuring that lenacapavir, first HIV drug to offer long-lasting protection, came to life, Wes Sundquist is one of this year’s recipients of the AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award.
Research in mice shows Ozempic causes muscle weakness despite only small changes in muscle mass. Need more research to understand implications for people via @ksl5tv.bsky.social
“Things are not as straightforward as they might seem" says @katsufunai.bsky.social @utah.edu ksltv.com/local-news/w...
“Things are not as straightforward as they might seem" says @katsufunai.bsky.social @utah.edu ksltv.com/local-news/w...
August 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Research in mice shows Ozempic causes muscle weakness despite only small changes in muscle mass. Need more research to understand implications for people via @ksl5tv.bsky.social
“Things are not as straightforward as they might seem" says @katsufunai.bsky.social @utah.edu ksltv.com/local-news/w...
“Things are not as straightforward as they might seem" says @katsufunai.bsky.social @utah.edu ksltv.com/local-news/w...
How the study of hibernating bears could help humans heal
@ksl.com
"There's potentially an opportunity— by understanding these hibernation-linked mechanisms in the genome— to find strategies to intervene... with age-relate d diseases" said
Chris Gregg
healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...
@ksl.com
"There's potentially an opportunity— by understanding these hibernation-linked mechanisms in the genome— to find strategies to intervene... with age-relate d diseases" said
Chris Gregg
healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...
New Study Raises Questions About How Ozempic Affects Muscle Size and Strength
Ozempic can cause loss of body weight that isn’t fat, raising concerns that the drug lowers muscle mass and strength. New research in mice suggests that muscle mass changes less than expected, but mus...
healthcare.utah.edu
August 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
How the study of hibernating bears could help humans heal
@ksl.com
"There's potentially an opportunity— by understanding these hibernation-linked mechanisms in the genome— to find strategies to intervene... with age-relate d diseases" said
Chris Gregg
healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...
@ksl.com
"There's potentially an opportunity— by understanding these hibernation-linked mechanisms in the genome— to find strategies to intervene... with age-relate d diseases" said
Chris Gregg
healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...
New study in mice raises questions about how the weight-loss drug Ozempic affects muscle size and strength via @KatsuFunai @UofUCoH @UUHSResearch. healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...
New Study Raises Questions About How Ozempic Affects Muscle Size and Strength
Ozempic can cause loss of body weight that isn’t fat, raising concerns that the drug lowers muscle mass and strength. New research in mice suggests that muscle mass changes less than expected, but mus...
healthcare.utah.edu
August 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
New study in mice raises questions about how the weight-loss drug Ozempic affects muscle size and strength via @KatsuFunai @UofUCoH @UUHSResearch. healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...
Congrats to Chris Gregg @uuhsresearch.bsky.social
on back-to-back @science.org papers! Their research is understanding how hibernating animals withstand extreme physiological changes and could yield clues to treating conditions like neurodegeneration, diabetes. healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...
on back-to-back @science.org papers! Their research is understanding how hibernating animals withstand extreme physiological changes and could yield clues to treating conditions like neurodegeneration, diabetes. healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...
Hibernator “Superpowers” May Lie Hidden in Human DNA
Animals that hibernate are incredibly resilient. Now, new genetic research suggests that hibernators' metabolic flexibility could lie hidden in our own DNA—and provides clues on how to unlock it, open...
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August 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Congrats to Chris Gregg @uuhsresearch.bsky.social
on back-to-back @science.org papers! Their research is understanding how hibernating animals withstand extreme physiological changes and could yield clues to treating conditions like neurodegeneration, diabetes. healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...
on back-to-back @science.org papers! Their research is understanding how hibernating animals withstand extreme physiological changes and could yield clues to treating conditions like neurodegeneration, diabetes. healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/new...
After Years of Anger Directed at C.D.C., Shooting Manifests Worst Fears
Employees expressed horror at a shooting at the agency’s headquarters, and some said they viewed it as part of a pattern of threats and assaults on health workers. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/u...
Employees expressed horror at a shooting at the agency’s headquarters, and some said they viewed it as part of a pattern of threats and assaults on health workers. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/u...
After Years of Anger Directed at C.D.C., Shooting Manifests Worst Fears
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August 9, 2025 at 11:49 PM
After Years of Anger Directed at C.D.C., Shooting Manifests Worst Fears
Employees expressed horror at a shooting at the agency’s headquarters, and some said they viewed it as part of a pattern of threats and assaults on health workers. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/u...
Employees expressed horror at a shooting at the agency’s headquarters, and some said they viewed it as part of a pattern of threats and assaults on health workers. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/u...
This is too much.
Active shooter reported at Emory University, school says.
and
Breaking: Gunfire hits CDC campus.
www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
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Active shooter reported at Emory University, school says.
and
Breaking: Gunfire hits CDC campus.
www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-g...
Live updates: Active shooter reported at Emory University, school says | CNN
There is an active shooter on the Emory University campus in Atlanta, Georgia, according to the university.
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August 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
This is too much.
Active shooter reported at Emory University, school says.
and
Breaking: Gunfire hits CDC campus.
www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-g...
Active shooter reported at Emory University, school says.
and
Breaking: Gunfire hits CDC campus.
www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-g...
If proposed cuts were to be enforced in the future, @utah.edu VPR Erin Rothwell told the state’s higher education board, “We would not be able to conduct research as we have today, and we would significantly lower the amount of research we could conduct.”
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Utah higher ed is grappling with federal funding cuts and the big budget bill
The Trump administration has already cut almost $30 million in research grants to the University of Utah. Another $110 million annually could be on the line.
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July 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
If proposed cuts were to be enforced in the future, @utah.edu VPR Erin Rothwell told the state’s higher education board, “We would not be able to conduct research as we have today, and we would significantly lower the amount of research we could conduct.”
www.kuer.org/education/20...
www.kuer.org/education/20...
The University of Utah could be in danger of losing $100+ million annually
School leaders worry Trump administration’s court-contested grant policies could severely impact local research, jobs
www.deseret.com/utah/2025/07...
School leaders worry Trump administration’s court-contested grant policies could severely impact local research, jobs
www.deseret.com/utah/2025/07...
An existential research crisis at the University of Utah?
School leaders sound the alarms of the possibly heavy costs that would be exacted by proposed grant policies proposed by the Trump administration.
www.deseret.com
July 21, 2025 at 3:47 AM
The University of Utah could be in danger of losing $100+ million annually
School leaders worry Trump administration’s court-contested grant policies could severely impact local research, jobs
www.deseret.com/utah/2025/07...
School leaders worry Trump administration’s court-contested grant policies could severely impact local research, jobs
www.deseret.com/utah/2025/07...
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Thanks to federal funding and curious scientists, the U.S. has long driven life-saving discoveries in genetics. That legacy is in serious jeopardy under proposed cuts to NSF and NIH. Retired @utah.edu biomedical researchers explain what's at stake in @sltrib.com op-ed
Proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation “would cause immense and largely irreversible damage to the successful American scientific enterprise,” write Jerry Kaplan and Dana Carroll in an op-ed.
Voices: Federal funding cuts to genetic research will be devastating for years to come
Proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation “would cause immense and largely irreversible damage to the successful American scientific enterprise,” write Jerry Kaplan and Dana Carroll in an op-ed.
www.sltrib.com
July 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Thanks to federal funding and curious scientists, the U.S. has long driven life-saving discoveries in genetics. That legacy is in serious jeopardy under proposed cuts to NSF and NIH. Retired @utah.edu biomedical researchers explain what's at stake in @sltrib.com op-ed