Episode 3: How VPR Erin Rothwell Leads Utah Research Through a Transforming Landscape

2025 was a demanding year for research leaders nationwide. From shifting federal priorities, to new compliance expectations and a fast-changing funding environment. For Dr. Erin Rothwell, Vice President of Research, 2025 was a year in which she navigated all of that while supporting faculty, strengthening infrastructure, and representing our university in Washington D.C. In this episode, we sit down with VPR Rothwell and discuss several topics, including what 2025 taught her about leadership, traveling to D.C. to build alignment with policymakers and federal partners, and more.