Our own Dr. Adams receives highest honor as University of Utah Faculty

Our own Dr. Adams receives highest honor as University of Utah Faculty

By admin August 14th

Dr. Nathan (Nate) Adams is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon whose research and clinical practice focus on surgical correction around the face, mouth and neck. In particular, Dr. Adams specializes in addressing jaw deformities, which can be particularly painful, to restore function and aesthetic appearance. He also leads the use of virtual and augmented reality to enhance surgical techniques and instruction at the University of Utah.

On June 18, 2018, Dr. Adams became one of six individuals awarded the Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Chair at UU. This new position honors doctors, academic researchers and educators from a variety of fields, from psychiatry and dentistry to obstetrics and gynecology.

This first round of six appointments began on July 1, 2018, and will end June 30, 2023, with the possibility of a one-time additional five-year renewal option. Six additional faculty members will be appointed to the remaining six chairs by July 1, 2019.

A presidential chair is the highest honor a faculty member can achieve, U. President Ruth V. Watkins said Tuesday during an awards ceremony at the Alumni House. Not only do the positions honor leaders in their respective fields, but they also will help the school keep and attract talented faculty. “It promotes academic excellence, and the impact will last for decades to come,” she said before giving each recipient a medal, a certificate and an actual wooden chair — an academic symbol that dates back to the 16th century. Congratulations, Dr. Adams!

This post includes excerpts from an article appearing in the Salt Lake Tribune on June 18, 2018.

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