April Events
Student Physicians for Human Rights Meeting
Monday, April 15, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm
Frontiers in Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism: Lucas Carr, PhD
Monday, April 15, 2019, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Lucas Carr, PhD Associate Professor Department of Health & Human Physiology University of Iowa Presentation: Envisioning Exercise is Medicine at the University of Iowa
Hardin Open Workshops - Databases for Gene and Protein Information
Monday, April 15, 2019, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Overwhelmed by the number of databases offered on nucleotide sequences, genes and proteins? Wondering which database you should start with? Learn essential databases and some tips in this session that is designed for anyone who needs information about genes and proteins. To gather fast and reliable information about both, we will focus on databases such as those from NCBI and EBI, or, eg, Uniprot.
Maternal Opportunity for Medical Students Meeting
Monday, April 15, 2019, 5:00pm to 5:50pm
Humanize My Hoodie
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
In conjunction with the University of Iowa Theme Semester: The American Dream, Humanize My Hoodie brings insight into the lives and experiences of black people and the societal biases they must navigate daily. Humanize My Hoodie is a National Art Exhibit dismantling the stigma of black people in hoodies. The exhibit and related programming seeks to further the discussion with hoodies intended to dismantle the stigma associated with clothing. You can learn more about this project and the...
HawkIRB Workshop: How to Complete HawkIRB Modifications and more
Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 9:30am to 11:00am
How to Complete HawkIRB Modifications, Continuing Reviews, Reportable Event Forms (REFs), and Project Closure Forms. ...
Hardin Open Workshops - Systematic Reviews: Nuts & Bolts of a Systematic Review
Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
This class will provide a framework for developing a literature search for a systematic review. Topics will include the following: standards and criteria to consider, establishing a plan, registering a protocol, developing a research question, determining where to search, identifying search terms, reporting search strategies, and managing references.
Boulware Grand Rounds
Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm
Kuever PODS/Boulware Grand Rounds
Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The UI College of Pharmacy Kuever PODS and the UI College of Medicine Boulware Community will co-host an interactive patient case with medical and pharmacy students.
Neurology Grand Rounds
Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
"Closed Loop Neuromodulation for Parkinson's Disease" Helen M. Brontë-Stewart, M.D., M.S.E. John E. Cahill Family Professor Director, Stanford Movement Disorders Center Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences and (by courtesy) Neurosurgery Stanford University School of Medicine
Biochemistry Workshop: Colleen Caldwell and Fletcher Bain
Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 12:30pm
"RPA Conformational Dynamics and the Recombination Mediator Mechanism" Colleen Caldwell Grad Student Biochemistry M. Spies Lab "Unraveling the G-quadruplex: A novel approach to assessing bypass of DNA Secondary Structure" Fletcher Bain Grad Student Biochemistry M. Spies Lab
Internal Medicine Research Seminar
Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Presenters: Madhu Singh, PhD and Warren Schmidt, MD, PhD
The Revised Common Rule
Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Researchers conducting human subjects research must abide by the Code of Federal Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects. The HHS’ Office for Human Research Protections, who oversees the regulations, have recently issued a Revised Common Rule. This Revised Code of Federal Regulations will take effect on January 19th, 2019, and all human subjects research initiated after that date must be compliant with the new regulations. This Revised Common Rule includes many changes designed to...
BME Graduate Seminar - Dr. Jay Ponder
Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 3:30pm to 4:20pm
Department of Biomedical Engineering Graduate Seminar (BME:5010) Co-sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry Jay W. Ponder, PhD Professor of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, and Biomedical Engineering Washington University in St. Louis Towards Accurate Binding Free Energy Calculations for Drug Design
2019 UI Carver College of Medicine Mini Medical School Series: The Age of the Brain
Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
From the earliest beginnings in the womb through adolescence, adulthood, and old age, genes and environment continuously interact to shape and remake our brains. Join experts from the Iowa Neuroscience Institute as they explore how our brains function throughout all stages of life. Coupled with hands-on activities and thought-provoking discussion, discover how changes to the brain can profoundly influence our thoughts, behaviors, and emotions....
Humanize My Hoodie
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
In conjunction with the University of Iowa Theme Semester: The American Dream, Humanize My Hoodie brings insight into the lives and experiences of black people and the societal biases they must navigate daily. Humanize My Hoodie is a National Art Exhibit dismantling the stigma of black people in hoodies. The exhibit and related programming seeks to further the discussion with hoodies intended to dismantle the stigma associated with clothing. You can learn more about this project and the...
16th Interdisciplinary Cerebrovascular Symposium
Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 8:00am to Friday, April 19, 2019, 5:00pm
The 16th Interdisciplinary Cerebrovascular Symposium (ICS 2019) will continue the rich tradition of bringing together international Ph.D. abnd M.D. experts. Started in 2004 by Prof. Daniel A. Rüfenacht, Prof. Pedro Lylyk, and Dr. Makoto Ohta, the ICS has become a premier meeting to disseminate cutting-edge research at the interface of medicine and engineering....
Microaggressions and Modern Racism Workshop and Book Talk
Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 9:00am to 12:00pm
This event has been cancelled.
Neurology Interest Group Meeting
Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm
Oncology Interest Group Match Panel
Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Workshops, Sarah Ferri and Snehajyoti Chatterjee
Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Behavioral rescue in a mouse model relevant to autism spectrum disorders Presented by: Sarah Ferri, PhD Postdoctoral Research Scholar Laboratory of Dr. Ted Abel Molecular Physiology and Biophysics AND Role of Nuclear receptor Nr4A in hippocampus dependent memory formation: A single-neuronal nuclear RNA sequencing (sn-nuc-RNA seq) approach Presented by: Snehajyoti (Jyoti) Chatterjee, PhD Postdoctoral Research Scholar Laboratory of Dr. Ted Abel Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Next Generation Sequencing Interest Group - A complete strategy for characterizing on- and off-target CRISPR-Cas9 editing via target enrichment, NGS analysis
Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Genome editing with the CRISPR/Cas9 system is moving towards therapeutic applications, which drives an increased need for in-depth characterization of both on- and off-target genome editing events. IDT will present a workflow and useful guidelines for prediction, validation, quantification, and analysis of on- and off-target editing events using rhAmpSeqTM, a multiplexed, amplicon-based enrichment method. Data using this technology to compare on- and off-target editing events associated with...
Mobile Clinic Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 7:30pm to 9:20pm
Humanize My Hoodie
Thursday, April 18, 2019
In conjunction with the University of Iowa Theme Semester: The American Dream, Humanize My Hoodie brings insight into the lives and experiences of black people and the societal biases they must navigate daily. Humanize My Hoodie is a National Art Exhibit dismantling the stigma of black people in hoodies. The exhibit and related programming seeks to further the discussion with hoodies intended to dismantle the stigma associated with clothing. You can learn more about this project and the...
Hands-on Bioinformatics Learning Session - RNA-seq on the Desktop with Kallisto and Sleuth
Thursday, April 18, 2019, 10:00am to 12:00pm
The Iowa Institute of Human Genetics (IIHG) hosts a monthly hands-on learning session focusing on a bioinformatics tool or software. The Hands-on Bioinformatics Learning Sessions previously covered topics such as UCSC Genome Browser, Kallisto/Sleuth, R programming language and Galaxy. Each session has limited registration of 12 participants due to the interactive nature of the content. The IIHG will repeat topics more than once per year depending on the demand. Sessions are free to attend,...
Biochemistry Seminar: Dr. Daniel Starr
Thursday, April 18, 2019, 10:30am
"Moving nuclei through constricted spaces; how the nuclear envelope interacts with the cytoskeleton" Dr. Daniel Starr Molecular and Cellular Biology University of California Davis
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Thursday, April 18, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
How to Prevent a Mad T party: common dilemmas in male hypogonadism by Dr. Bradley Anawalt
Almuerzo (‘Brown Bag’) y conversación en español
Thursday, April 18, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Almuerzo (‘Brown Bag’) y conversación en español...
“Intelligence and Creativity Evolved as Adaptations to Food Scarcity: Implications for Brain Health”
Thursday, April 18, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Parkin Lecture...
Pharmacology Graduate Student Workshop - Grant Walters
Thursday, April 18, 2019, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
"Mechanisms that Underlie the Anticonvulsant Effects of Mitochondrial Ca2+ Uniporter Deletion" Presented by Grant Walters Graduate Student in Dr. Yuriy Usachev's Lab
FACE - Faculty/Fellows As Clinician Educators
Thursday, April 18, 2019, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Teaching Videos
Informed Consent Process Workshop
Thursday, April 18, 2019, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
The informed consent process is not simply signing a sheet of paper. The consent process exists to educate prospective participants on why they may or may not want to participate in the study. While it is important to have a well-written consent document, researchers should also have a well-thought out process for using it, since a well-written informed consent document can be undercut by not having a proper plan. Join this workshop to discuss:...
Bridging Domestic and Global Diversity Open Forum
Thursday, April 18, 2019, 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Join International Programs for Bridging Domestic and Global Diversity's annual Open Forum event taking place on Thursday, April 18, 2019, from 2:30-4 p.m. in 1117 University Capitol Centre. The Open Forum provides an opportunity for Bridging Domestic and Global Diversity participants to become change agents to engage the campus community and raise awareness on diversity issues. Those attending the event will learn about ethnicity, religion/spirituality/faith, and social class through student...
Medical Student Ambassador Program Meeting
Thursday, April 18, 2019, 6:00pm to 7:20pm
What should we do about PFAS, BPA, and other endocrine disruptors?
Thursday, April 18, 2019, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) are found in our homes, offices, and air we breathe – and accumulating evidence shows they are negatively affecting our brains, bodies, and environment. In his book, Sicker, Fatter, Poorer: The Urgent Threat of Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals to Our Health and Future…and What We Can Do About It, Dr. Leonardo Trasande, a pediatrician, professor, and world-renowned researcher, exposes the chemicals that disrupt our hormonal systems and damage our health....
Humanize My Hoodie
Friday, April 19, 2019
In conjunction with the University of Iowa Theme Semester: The American Dream, Humanize My Hoodie brings insight into the lives and experiences of black people and the societal biases they must navigate daily. Humanize My Hoodie is a National Art Exhibit dismantling the stigma of black people in hoodies. The exhibit and related programming seeks to further the discussion with hoodies intended to dismantle the stigma associated with clothing. You can learn more about this project and the...
Pathology Student Interest Group
Friday, April 19, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm
A biologist and his dogs: The quest to slow aging in man’s best friend
Friday, April 19, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Parkin Lecture...
Humanize My Hoodie
Saturday, April 20, 2019
In conjunction with the University of Iowa Theme Semester: The American Dream, Humanize My Hoodie brings insight into the lives and experiences of black people and the societal biases they must navigate daily. Humanize My Hoodie is a National Art Exhibit dismantling the stigma of black people in hoodies. The exhibit and related programming seeks to further the discussion with hoodies intended to dismantle the stigma associated with clothing. You can learn more about this project and the...
25th Annual University of Iowa Powwow
Saturday, April 20, 2019
A celebration of American Indian song and dance, tradition and education hosted by the Native American Student Association.
HMH: Community Screen Printing
Saturday, April 20, 2019, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Learn how to use your voice, your art, your activism through DIY expression. Humanize My Hoodie co-creator André Wright will teach guests how to screen print on their very own tee. **The first 50 to arrive will get a FREE tee to print the Humanize My Hoodie design on, or you can bring your own item to print on....
Humanize My Hoodie
Sunday, April 21, 2019
In conjunction with the University of Iowa Theme Semester: The American Dream, Humanize My Hoodie brings insight into the lives and experiences of black people and the societal biases they must navigate daily. Humanize My Hoodie is a National Art Exhibit dismantling the stigma of black people in hoodies. The exhibit and related programming seeks to further the discussion with hoodies intended to dismantle the stigma associated with clothing. You can learn more about this project and the...
Pediatric Interest Group Meeting
Monday, April 22, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm
OB-GYN Interest Group Match Panel
Monday, April 22, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm
Child Psych Interest Group
Monday, April 22, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm
Humanize My Hoodie
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
In conjunction with the University of Iowa Theme Semester: The American Dream, Humanize My Hoodie brings insight into the lives and experiences of black people and the societal biases they must navigate daily. Humanize My Hoodie is a National Art Exhibit dismantling the stigma of black people in hoodies. The exhibit and related programming seeks to further the discussion with hoodies intended to dismantle the stigma associated with clothing. You can learn more about this project and the...
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, John Hunt
Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 9:30am to 10:30am
Structural effects of the F508del predominant disease-causing mutation in human CFTR elucidated using protein-engineering-enable cryo-EM Presented by: John Hunt, PhD Professor, Co-Director of Graduate Studies Biological Sciences Columbia University New York, NY