One in five pregnant women face food insecurity. Upstream Initiative, a student-run program in a high-risk pregnancy clinic at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, aims to improve health outcomes by addressing the issue head-on.
Events
Panel on Medical Scientist Training Program (NIH MSTP): Combined MD & PhD Training
Monday, June 27, 2022, 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Interested in pursuing a combination MD and PhD degree? Come hear the experts & ask your questions! Please contact the FUTURE in Biomedicine Program at future-biomedicine@uiowa.edu for the Zoom link. Panel members: Linda Varvel, Administrative Director of the Medical Scientist Training Program & a panel of MSTP student representatives Sponsored by the FUTURE in Biomedicine Program
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, Vivian Gonzalez-Perez, PhD
Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 9:30am to 10:30am
BK channels containing the auxiliary subunit LRRC26 (BKg1): from molecular regulation to epithelial physiology Presented by: Vivian Gonzalez-Perez, PhD Instructor of Anesthesiology Dept of Anesthesiology Washington University School of Medicine St Louis, MO
Topics in Human Genetics - 2022 Massive Open Online Course
Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The objective of the course is to provide persons familiar with genetics a broad overview of gene identification, molecular genetics, complex disease, next generation sequencing, bioinformatics, and the role of personalized genomic medicine in medical care in the 21st century. Each session will include a 45-minute lecture and 15 minutes for discussion and questions. ...
News
In a study recently published in the Nature journal Scientific Reports, researchers analyzed the medical records of over 25,000 adult women attending primary care clinics at University of Iowa Health Care and found that at least 32% had at least one pelvic floor disorder (PFD) diagnosis.
Two UI Carver College of Medicine faculty were appointed to endowed professorships at an investiture ceremony June 16 in the Medical Education and Research Facility.