Results from a randomized, phase 2 clinical trial show that adding high-dose, intravenous vitamin C to chemotherapy doubles the overall survival of patients with late-stage metastatic pancreatic cancer. The findings mark another success for a therapy which has overcome many hurdles in the almost 20 years UI researchers have persevered to demonstrate its benefit for cancer patients.
Events
Pain Research Program Presentation - Agatha Greenway and Barbara Van Gorp, MPT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 9:00am to 10:00am
The potential role of the central circuits in female specific light aversion" Presented by Agatha Greenway Graduate student in Dr. Levi Sowers's lab "PT private practice healthcare systems experience in a pragmatic clinical trial – expanding the research field" Presented by Barbara Van Gorp, MPT, DPT, OCS, CSCS Clinical Specialist Physical Therapist Rehabilitation Therapies University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
ACB Seminar Series - Emanuela Bruscia
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 9:30am to 10:30am
Dr. Emanuela Bruscia, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics from the Yale School of Medicine will present a seminar titled "Pathological Lung Inflammation in Cystic Fibrosis: Insights into Macrophage-Driven Mechanisms."
REDCap MyCap Training
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 10:00am to 11:00am
This is the fifth step in the REDCap training series. In this training, we will discuss using the MyCap mobile app for data collection. We will cover features such as:...
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In addition to graduate programs in medicine, physician assistant studies, and biomedical sciences, the UI Carver College of Medicine offers undergraduate degrees in radiation sciences and nuclear medicine technology. We chatted with Samantha Nguyen, a first-generation student who earned a Bachelor of Sciences in Radiation Sciences at the University of Iowa, about her career path and what her day-to-day looks like now.
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine’s Service Distinction Track deepens students’ engagement with the heart of the medical profession and shows them what it takes to make a real difference.