Hilary Coon | Medicine and Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

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Research Excellence Award

Hilary Coon
University of Utah School of Medicine

Hilary Coon
Affiliation University of Utah School of Medicine
Google Scholar ID RB93YwQAAAAJ&hl=en
Documents 376
Citations 46,313
h-index 87
Subject Area Suicide mortality risk
Event International Invention Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-8877-5446

Hilary Coon’s research profile is associated with the University of Utah School of Medicine and emphasizes genetic, epidemiological, and population-based approaches to suicide mortality risk. University materials describe her work as addressing genetic and environmental factors associated with complex psychiatric conditions, with research focused on risks leading to suicide mortality. [1]

Abstract

Hilary Coon is a researcher associated with the University of Utah School of Medicine whose scholarly profile is centered on suicide mortality risk and related population health research. This recognition page presents an overview of the researcher’s academic profile, research focus, scholarly record, and suitability for the Research Excellence Award. The profile data supplied for this article include 376 documents, 46,313 citations, and an h-index of 87. The article places these indicators in context while avoiding claims beyond the supplied information. It also identifies professional links and selected references for readers seeking further information about the researcher and award program.

Keywords

Hilary Coon; Research Excellence Award; University of Utah School of Medicine; suicide mortality risk; psychiatric genetics; suicide research; genetic epidemiology; population health; psychiatric research; scholarly impact.

Introduction

Hilary Coon’s research profile is associated with the University of Utah School of Medicine and emphasizes genetic, epidemiological, and population-based approaches to suicide mortality risk. University materials describe her work as addressing genetic and environmental factors associated with complex psychiatric conditions, with research focused on risks leading to suicide mortality. [1]

Research Profile

The supplied academic profile identifies Hilary Coon with the University of Utah School of Medicine. Her stated subject area is suicide mortality risk. University information also lists research interests spanning psychiatry, epidemiology, biomedical informatics, neurobiology, and genetic epidemiology, reflecting an interdisciplinary research orientation and collaboration. [1]

Research Contributions

Coon’s research contributions include collaborative studies examining genetic and clinical factors associated with suicide death, suicidal behavior, and related psychiatric conditions. Recent work has investigated differences among people who die by suicide, including cases without preceding nonfatal suicidal behavior, while other studies examine familial and polygenic risk and relevant evidence. [1] [2]

Publications

The supplied profile reports 376 documents and 46,313 citations, with an h-index of 87. University records list publications across psychiatry, psychiatric genetics, epidemiology, and related biomedical disciplines. Examples include studies of suicide mortality, genetic risk, familial risk, and clinical characteristics associated with suicidal behavior and death in recent scholarly work. [1]

Research Impact

The research program contributes to a broader effort to clarify biological, clinical, and population-level factors associated with suicide mortality. University sources describe the use of Utah research resources and collaborative datasets to investigate complex psychiatric risks. Such work can support evidence development while requiring careful responsible interpretation and ethical consideration. [1]

Award Suitability

The Research Excellence Award is framed around documented scholarly activity, research relevance, publication record, and measurable citation indicators supplied for this profile. Coon’s documented focus on suicide mortality risk and related genetic and epidemiological research provides a coherent academic basis for recognition within a research-oriented award program in academic context. [1]

Conclusion

Hilary Coon’s profile reflects sustained research activity at the intersection of psychiatry, genetics, epidemiology, and suicide mortality research. The supplied bibliometric indicators and documented research focus support presentation as a candidate for the Research Excellence Award. Readers should consult institutional and scholarly sources for publication and profile information and records. [1] [2]

References

  1. ORCID. (n.d.). Hilary Coon, ORCID iD 0000-0003-1675-5945. ORCID.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8877-5446
  2. Coon, H., Shabalin, A. A., DiBlasi, E., et al. (2025). Understanding heterogeneity in suicidal thoughts and behaviours and the implications for genetic studies – a commentary on Lannoy et al. (2022).
    https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13778
  3. International Invention Awards. (2026.). Official Award Information.
    https://inventionawards.org/

 

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