Dr. Carter leads University of Utah Health, where he oversees the professional and educational success of more than 27,000 faculty, staff and students at one of the nation’s premier academic health centers. He joined the university in 2025 after serving as the William and Elizabeth Sweet Endowed Professor in Neuroscience at Harvard Medical School and as neurosurgeon-in-chief at Mass General Brigham, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. A nationally recognized neurosurgical oncologist, Dr. Carter has built a career advancing patient care through both surgical innovation and scientific discovery. His research contributions span clinical and translational neuroscience, where he has authored influential publications and led groundbreaking studies. In recognition of his impact, Dr. Carter was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2024.
