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Vitae 2025: Jessica Osterhout--How the Brain Controls Sickness
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May 132025
If you’ve ever wondered if feeling sick is all in your head—you’re right. Jessica Osterhout, PhD, shares her research into how circuits in the brain work with the immune system to produce sickness symptoms like increased pain sensitivity, with the goal of helping better treat immune disorders. The presentation was part of Vitae 2025, an annual celebration of excellence in which University of Utah Health rising star researchers share their science and how they got to where they are today. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS:    / uofuhealthcare   RESOURCES Vitae 2025:   uofuhealth.utah.edu/research/vitae   Jessica Osterhout:   medicine.utah.edu/faculty/jessica-osterhout   This information was accurate as of 5-13-25. Consult local medical authority or your healthcare provider for specific advice. ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HEALTH: University of Utah Health is the only academic medical center in the state of Utah and the Mountain West and provides patient care for the people of Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, western Colorado, and much of Nevada. It also serves as the training ground for the majority of the state's physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and other health care professionals. Consistently, ranked #1 in quality in the nation among academic medical centers, our academic partners at the University of Utah include Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, and Colleges of Nursing, Pharmacy, and Health, which are internationally regarded research and teaching institutions. Our team is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff, students, patients, and partners Share this video with others:    • Vitae 2025: Jessica Osterhout--How the Bra...   SUBSCRIBE to learn more:    / uofuhealthcare   UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HEALTH ACROSS THE WEB: University of Utah Health:   healthcare.utah.edu   Facebook: https:   / uofuhealth   Twitter:   / uofuhealth   Instagram:   / uofuhealth   #research #uofuhealth #vitae2025

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