This 185,000ft², multi-storey construction will accommodate a 7 Tesla MRI machine for brain research. Credit: University of Utah Health.

The Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) at the University of Utah and the Huntsman Mental Health Foundation have broken ground on a new research building in Utah, US.

This Utah Translational Research Building is intended to focus on improving mental healthcare as well as studying mental health.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

It is expected to be a place for researchers and experts from different fields such as science, artificial intelligence, and public policy to work together to find solutions for mental health problems, including suicide and mental health issues in young people and rural areas.

In addition, this 185,000ft², multi-storey construction will accommodate a 7 Tesla MRI machine for brain research.

It will be a hub for top researchers, doctors, and educators to learn more about the brain.

See Also:

Slated to open in 2026, the project has received support from the Utah State Legislature and donors.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

HMHI CEO Mark Rapaport said: “The Utah Translational Research Building will enable Huntsman Mental Health Institute to deliver the research, care, and treatment options to combat one of our nation’s most critical health crises.

“We want to create a place that will help us bring in a new era of knowledge, hope, and healing for everyone.” 

The 170-bed HMHI is a psychiatric treatment and care facility serving patients from children to the elderly.

Additionally, it serves as a regional training centre for mental health professionals and operates across more than 20 locations in Utah and Idaho.