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About Peak Water Sustainability Engine

The Peak Water Sustainability Engine (PEAK) focuses on the interconnectedness of complex ecosystems. From mountain research stations to the Great Salt Lake, PEAK drives interdisciplinary research at the mountain-water nexus with a holistic watershed approach.

Water research at the University of Utah cuts across domains from hydrology to toxicology to environmental humanities. Researchers examine the health and sustainability of watersheds, the role of contaminated water in disease, and innovative policy approaches for solving water access issues.

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Research Opportunity: Help Advance Military Medicine as a Peer Reviewer
The Research Post October 27, 2026

Researchers have an opportunity to contribute their expertise to military healthcare research by serving as peer reviewers for the Military Medicine Warfighter 2026 Supplement. Military Medicine, the official international journal...

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How University of Utah research finds its way into the world
The Research Post October 27, 2026

Avi Davidson can open a jar, write a note and hold his wife’s hand with a prosthetic arm he controls with his thoughts. For Davidson, who lost his left arm...

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Important cybersecurity advisory: PHP vulnerabilities
The Research Post October 26, 2026

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, various researchers and organizations disclosed critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities in a programming language, PHP, that powers many websites and web applications around the world. News organizations...

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NAMS seed grant award highlights – September 2026
The Research Post October 26, 2026

The University of Utah’s first Novel Alternative Methods (NAMs) Seed Grants were launched to accelerate development of human-relevant research models that can complement or, where appropriate, replace traditional animal models....

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Water Research

The University of Utah is dedicated to solving complex water issues through research that encompasses hydrology, toxicology, and environmental humanities. This work focuses on ensuring watershed health, understanding the role of tainted water in public health, and developing effective policies for equitable water access.

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