Miller Family Foundation Donates $35 Million to Huntsman Mental Health Institute
Gail Miller and the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation have donated $35 million to the Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah. This significant gift will support the Translational Research Building, which will be named in…
Salt Lake City, UT, November 9, 2026 — The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation, along with Gail Miller, has announced a substantial donation of $35 million to the Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) at the University of Utah. This contribution is designated to advance mental health research and patient care initiatives.
The significant gift will provide crucial support for the Translational Research Building. In recognition of this generous donation, the facility will be named in honor of the Miller family. The Translational Research Building is central to the institute’s mission of bridging scientific discovery with clinical application.
The funding aims to accelerate research into a wide spectrum of mental health conditions. The ultimate goal is to foster improvements in patient care through evidence-based findings and innovative treatments developed within the institute. The specific details regarding the timeline for the building’s naming or the commencement of new research projects supported by this donation were not provided.
The Huntsman Mental Health Institute is dedicated to understanding, treating, and preventing mental illness through research, education, and comprehensive clinical services. This donation from the Miller family and their foundation is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing the institute’s capabilities and impact in the field of mental health.
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