New research from the University of Iowa finds that blocking an enzyme that lowers localized acidity in the brain reduces cocaine withdrawal symptoms and drug-seeking behavior in mice. The research led by UI professor of psychiatry John Wemmie, MD, PhD, suggests that the enzyme, carbonic anhydrase 4 (CA4), might represent a new therapeutic target for addiction and relapse.
Events
Neuroscience & Pharmacology Seminar - Ling Qi, PhD
Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 10:30am to 11:30am
"ER-associated protein degradation (ERAD) in health and disease" Presented by Ling Qi, PhD Professor Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School Finalist candidate for Chair & Department Executive Officer, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Workshop
Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: Dr. Lilly Radoshevich, PhD
Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Contact Kerry Jones (kerry-jones@uiowa.edu) for the Zoom link. Exploring the role of ISGylation in pathogen spread Lilly Radoshevich, PhD Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology University of Iowa
News
The Dare to Discover campaign showcases researchers, scholars, and creators from across the University of Iowa. The campaign is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research.
After review by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine was awarded Joint Accreditation with Commendation for a term of six years as a provider of interprofessional continuing education for health care teams. This is the first time the college has received this designation, and it is the only continuing medical education provider in Iowa to do so.