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Sherrie Perkins

The research grant is named in honor of retired ARUP CEO Sherrie Perkins, MD, PhD, whose leadership laid the groundwork for ARUP’s increased focus on innovation.

July 30, 2024

New ARUP Laboratories’ Grant Will Fund Innovative Research to Advance Laboratory Medicine

The new Sherrie Perkins Research and Innovation Collaboration Grant, designed to foster collaboration in healthcare, will fund cutting-edge research in lab medicine that could impact patient care.

A tick on a piece of grass

Named for the white splotch on the back of females, the lone star tick is moving into new geographical areas, bringing infectious diseases, and causing allergies to red meat.

July 29, 2024

As Lone Star Tick-Related Illnesses Spread, ARUP Consult Offers Testing Resources To Aid Diagnosis

The lone star tick, which can transmit infectious diseases and trigger a serious red meat allergy, is spreading into new areas. ARUP Consult offers guidance to help diagnose tickborne illnesses.

Illustration of fragile X syndrome genes

Fragile X syndrome is a common X-linked genetic condition and the most common heritable form of intellectual disability.

July 22, 2024

July Is Fragile X Awareness Month, and ARUP Consult Has Resources on Testing for FMR1-Related Disorders

The ARUP Consult® Fragile X (FMR1)-Associated Disorders topic offers information for providers from numerous medical specialties because of the variety of conditions associated with the FMR1 gene.

Blake Moore speaks during a hearing.

Representative Blake Moore (R-Utah, District 1) speaks during a House Committee on Ways and Means hearing held at ARUP Laboratories. Pictured from left to right are Celeste Maloy (R-Utah, District 2), Burgess Owens (R-Utah, District 4), Moore, Jason Smith (R-Missouri, District 8), and Brad Wenstrup, MD (R-Ohio, District 2).

July 12, 2024

ARUP Welcomes Members of the U.S. House for a Healthcare Innovation Field Hearing

ARUP’s chief medical officer urged the House Committee on Ways and Means to consider oversight structures that both protect the public health and support innovation in healthcare.

Blake Moore

Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) and other members of the Ways and Means Committee’s Health Subcommittee will participate in a field hearing on July 12 at ARUP Laboratories.

July 8, 2024

ARUP to Host House Ways and Means Committee Field Hearing on Healthcare Innovation

ARUP Laboratories has been chosen as the site for a House Ways and Means Committee Field Hearing on July 12. Topics include medical innovation, healthcare access, and economic prosperity.

Karen Brisendine works in a lab

Karen Brisendine currently works as a technologist in ARUP’s Mycology Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Lab, but she has worked in many departments at ARUP since she started with the company at its founding in 1984. Along the way, she has learned more about herself and discovered a passion for laboratory science.

June 25, 2024

ARUP Technologist Reflects on Her 40 Years With the Company and the Advancements She Has Seen

Karen Brisendine, a technologist in Mycology AFB, started working at ARUP in 1984 at the company’s founding. In the past 40 years, she has explored many positions, interests, and ARUP departments.

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