The Distinguished Biomedical Scholars Lecture Series features top-tier scientists and physicians performing high-impact research in a variety of areas.
Most lectures will be held on the third Thursday of each month beginning in September. The seminars will be of broad interest and are open to all University of Iowa faculty, staff, students and the public. A list of previous speakers is located here. Some seminars are recorded and can be viewed by University of Iowa faculty, staff and students online.
UI Carver College of Medicine departments, institutes, centers, and programs may nominate speakers here under CCOM Distinguished Biomedical Scholar Lecture Nominations. Questions should be directed to Erin Brothers or
Amber Jackson-Elwer @ com-research@uiowa.edu.
Lectures are held in person.
2024 Schedule
Zachary Knight, PhD
Co-Sponsored by the Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology
Host: Rory Fisher, PhD
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: Prem Sahai Auditorium 1110 MERF
Jared Rutter, PhD
Co-Sponsored by the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Host: Eric Taylor, PhD
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: Prem Sahai Auditorium 1110 MERF
Domenico Accili, MD
Co-Sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center
Host: Kamal Rahmouni, PhD
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: Prem Sahai Auditorium 1110 MERF
Lectures are usually held every third Thursday in the months of September, October, November, February, March, April, and May from 4-5 p.m. These dates can be flexible upon request.