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April Events

Pharmacology Postdoctoral Workshop - Zhihong Lin, Ph.D.

Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 10:30am to 11:30am

Presented by Zhihong Lin, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Dr. Yuriy Usachev's lab

Pharmacology Seminar - Saul A. Villeda, Ph.D.

Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 10:30am to 11:30am

"Mechanisms of Brain Aging and Rejuvenation" Presented by Saul A. Villeda, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Anatomy The Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research University of California, San Francisco San Francisco, CA Co-sponsored by the Office for Cultural Affairs and Diversity Initiatives and Sloan Mentor Program

Boulware Leadership Meeting

Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm

McCowen Leadership Meeting

Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm

Hardin Open Workshops - Systematic Reviews, Part 2: Literature Searching

Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

This class will focus on tips and techniques for carrying out a successful literature search in support of a systematic review. Topics will include techniques for developing search strategies, deciding which databases to search and how to seek out grey literature for a given topic. There will also be discussion on selecting journals for hand searching, documenting search strategies, and saving and organizing references....

CCOM Community Diversity Potluck

Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Post-Surgical Neuropathies (Neurology Grand Rounds)

Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

"Post-Surgical Neuropathies" Dr. Ruple S. Laughlin Mayo Clinic

Students for Interprofessional Practice and Education Meeting

Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 6:00pm to 7:50pm

2019 UI Carver College of Medicine Mini Medical School Series: The Age of the Brain

Tuesday, April 23, 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 24, 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...

IMIG Meeting

Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm

APAMSA Meeting

Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm

Ophthalmology Interest Group Meeting

Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm

Hardin Open Workshops - Endnote Collaboration

Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 1:00pm to 2:00pm

For those already using Endnote, this class teaches you to maximize the tool. You’ll learn about the Endnote options for sharing so that you can collaborate effectively. From exporting and importing to syncing and sharing, this class will help you manage your information seamlessly on the desktop, on the web, and on mobile device.

Anatomy & Cell Biology Seminar

Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 1:00pm

Anatomy & Cell Biology Wednesday Seminar Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Iowa, Speakers Pavana Rotti, Interdisciplinary Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering, Engelhardt Lab, presenting "Cystic Fibrosis Pancreatic Duct Epithelia have Augmented Proclivity to Endocrine Lineage” and Jacob Schillo, Interdisciplinary Graduate Student, Genetics, Dupuy Lab, presenting, "Sleeping Beauty drives resistance to targeted therapy in an in vivo model of BRAFV600 mutant melanoma."

Humanize My Hoodie

Thursday, April 25, 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...

Structural Biology Interest Group

Thursday, April 25, 2019, 9:00am to 10:00am

The Structural Biology Interest Group meetings are biweekly at 9:00am in the Heath Conference Room (4-403A BSB) for Spring 2019.  The faculty director of the group is Dr. Miles Pufall.  To join the mailing list, please contact Sonya Housholder in the CCOM Office of Research. 

Biochemistry Seminar: Dr. Erika Matunis

Thursday, April 25, 2019, 10:30am

"Stem cell dynamics in the Drosophila testis niche" Dr. Erika Matunis Professor Cell Biology Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Almuerzo (‘Brown Bag’) y conversación en español

Thursday, April 25, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Almuerzo (‘Brown Bag’) y conversación en español...

Internal Medicine Grand Rounds

Thursday, April 25, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

3 epiphanies by Thomas Oetting, MS, MD

Pharmacology Graduate Student Workshop - Devon Moose

Thursday, April 25, 2019, 12:30pm to 1:00pm

"RhoA-Myosin II Axis Protects Circulating Tumor Cells from Fluid Shear Stress-induced Damage" Presented by Devon Moose Graduate Student in Dr. Michael Henry's Lab

Internal Medicine Fellows Core Conference

Thursday, April 25, 2019, 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Medical Genetics

Pharmacology Graduate Student Workshop - Maria Nunez Hernandez

Thursday, April 25, 2019, 1:00pm to 1:30pm

"Effects of Phosphorylation on Glucocorticoid Receptor Properties" Presented by Maria Nunez Hernandez Graduate Student in Dr. Miles Pufall's Lab

Financial Literacy Interest Group

Thursday, April 25, 2019, 6:00pm to 7:50pm

Humanize My Hoodie

Friday, April 26, 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: External IRB

Friday, April 26, 2019, 9:00am to 10:30am

Researchers must submit a HawkIRB even when the project is overseen by another IRB. This training provides an orientation to the HawkIRB New Project form and the University of Iowa review process for studies that have an external IRB of record. When there is an external IRB, the HawkiRB form collects basic information  to ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures and state regulations. Even if you have already filled out an external HawkIRB application, this presentation...

Ophthalmology Interest Group Meeting

Friday, April 26, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm

M1/PA1 MOHD III Exam 3

Friday, April 26, 2019, 1:00pm to 3:00pm

TEK Talk: Genotyping: Methods, Best Practices and Technology

Friday, April 26, 2019, 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Genotyping: Methods, Best Practices, and Technology...

Humanize My Hoodie

Saturday, April 27, 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...

Swing Fore Shelter House

Saturday, April 27, 2019, 9:30am to 2:00pm

Gathering Voices (Black Mothers Matter)

Saturday, April 27, 2019, 9:30am to 2:00pm

Presented by the Office of Cultural Affairs and Diversity Initiatives, The Sankofa Outreach Connection, and other community partners:...

2019 Health Sciences Research Day

Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10:00am to 6:30pm

The 2019 Health Sciences Research Day will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2019 and will include a poster session, vendor/core facility fair, mini-symposia of trainee talks, and a keynote lecture by Dr. Christopher Austin, Director of NCATS (NIH).

Humanize My Hoodie

Sunday, April 28, 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...

Voices of Soul Gospel Choir - Spring Concert!

Sunday, April 28, 2019, 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Come and see UIowa's only gospel choir perform a series of fun, engaging, and melodic gospel songs that will be sure to get you up on your feet and touch you in a special way! The concert is absolutely free!!! You certainly DO NOT want to miss these beautiful voices! It will be a great time for all!

Pathology Student Interest Group

Monday, April 29, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm

AMSA Meeting

Monday, April 29, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm

AMSA Meeting

Monday, April 29, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm

Anesthesia Interest Group Match Panel

Monday, April 29, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm

AMSA Meeting

Monday, April 29, 2019, 12:00pm to 12:50pm

Frontiers in Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism: Christina D. Economos, PhD

Monday, April 29, 2019, 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Christina D. Economos, PhD Professor Chair, Division of Nutrition Interventions, Communication, and Behavior Change New Balance Chair in Childhood Nutrition Co-Founder, Director and Vice-Chair, ChildObesity180 Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Tufts University, Boston MA Presentation: Catalyzing Communities to Prevent Obesity:  A Systems Approach

Iowa Eye Alumni Reception @ ARVO 2019

Monday, April 29, 2019, 7:00pm to 9:30pm

The University of Iowa will be hosting alumni and friends for a social gathering during ARVO 2019! Join us to enjoy food and drink with colleagues and friends. Monday, April 29, 2019 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar Convention Centre Location 200 Burrard St, Vancouver Please let us know if you plan to attend so we can save space for you. To RSVP or for questions, contact joe-schmidt@uiowa.edu or 319-384-8529

Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, Shawn Ferguson

Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 9:30am to 10:30am

Lysosome Function, Dysfunction and Neurodegenerative Disease Presented by: Shawn Ferguson, PhD Associate Professor Departments of Cell Biology and Neuroscience Yale University School of Medicine

Hardin Open Workshops: Gene Ontology

Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 10:00am to 11:00am

This workshop introduces you to the Gene Ontology (GO) framework. Publications in molecular biology mostly lack a unified language to describe their hypotheses and findings; written in ‘natural’ language, they may be easier to read but are often difficult to compare. GO, in contrast, is a controlled language that enables describing molecular functions, cellular components, and biological processes across species. Thus, it highlights similarities between observations, avoids ambiguity, and...

Pharmacology Assistant Research Scientist Seminar - Ume Salma Shaik Amjad

Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 10:30am to 11:30am

"Molecular Mechanisms Driving Neuroendocrine Tumor Pathogenesis" Presented by Ume Salma Shaik Amjad, Ph.D. Assistant Research Scientist in Dr. Dawn Quelle's lab

Neurology Grand Rounds

Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

“Tau Prions: Origins of diversity in the tauopathies” Marc Diamond, MD Director, Center for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases Professor of Neurology & Neurotherapeutics, Peter O’Donnell Brain Institute UT Southwestern Medical Center

Pharmacology PhD Dissertation Defense - Satya Tadinada

Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 1:00pm to 2:00pm

"Cardiac Effects of Acute Hyperinsulinemia and Chronic Fat Feeding" Presented by Satya Tadinada Graduate Student in Dr. Dale Abel's Lab

Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: Dr. Michael Selsted

Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 3:00pm to 4:00pm

"Bioinspired immunomodulating peptides from Old World Monkeys: biology and therapeutic possibilities" Presented by Michael Selsted, MD, PhD Chair and Professor of Pathology University of Southern California Hosted by Paul McCray, MD

2019 UI Carver College of Medicine Mini Medical School Series: The Age of the Brain

Tuesday, April 30, 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....

Undergraduate Mentorship Program

Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 6:30pm to 7:20pm