Events for the week of April 28th
20th Annual Gene F. Lata Biochemistry Undergraduate Honors Symposium
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 12:30pm to 4:00pm
This symposium celebrates the research accomplishments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology undergraduates and provides graduating seniors an opportunity to present their research results.
Pain Interest Group Presentation - Emine O. Bayman, PhD
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 9:00am to 10:00am
"Adjust or Not to Adjust Your Statistical Analyses" Presented by Emine O. Bayman, PhD Associate Professor Dept of Biostatistics University of Iowa
Psychedelics: From Trip to Treatment | Chat From the Old Cap
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Longtime financial advisor Aaron Martin struggled to manage his severe depression until he discovered the life-changing benefits of psychedelics treatment. Join us for Chat From the Old Cap as we sit down with Martin and three UI Department of Psychiatry researchers on the effectiveness of psychedelic drugs to treat mental health disorders....
Iowa City Mini Medical School: How Technology is Changing the Future of Health Care
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Coming out of the pandemic, health care in the United States has encountered numerous challenges and opportunities. There is a dramatic health care worker staffing shortage at the same time health care needs are anticipated to climb with aging baby boomers. Advancing technology has led to the ability to quickly respond to new infectious agents with mRNA vaccines; AI promises to allow physicians more time with patients; and telehealth has become more widely utilized and accessible. This...
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar: Amy Whitaker, PhD
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 10:30am to 11:20am
"APE1: A DNA Repair Swiss Army Knife" Presented by Amy Whitaker, PhD Fox Chase Cancer Center Faculty Host: Dr. Todd Washington
ACB Seminar Series - Lei Yang
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 11:30am to 12:30pm
Dr. Lei Yang, a Professor of Pediatrics from Indiana University School of Medicine, will present a seminar titled "Bright and Dark Matters Governing Human Heart Development, Metabolism and Disease: Insights into Coding and Non-coding Elements" as part of the ACB Seminar Series.
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
"How I Use ChatGPT as a Clinician" by Lemuel Non, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine-Infectious Diseases
Neuroscience & Pharmacology Workshop - Emma Simpson-Wade and Tayfun Ates
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
"The Role of DNA Methylation in Maternal Mental Health" Presented by Emma Simpson-Wade Graduate student in Dr. Marie Gaine's lab "Neural Effects of Repeated Hypoglycemia" Presented by Tayfun Ates Graduate student in Dr. Deniz Atasoy's lab
Celebrating 50 years of the Hardin Library
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 2:30pm to 4:30pm
You are invited to join Hardin Library for the Health Sciences at the University of Iowa Libraries on Thursday, May 2, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., as we celebrate two major milestones: the completion of a fourth-floor renovation, including the John Martin Rare Book Room, and the 50th year of Hardin’s service to the university and beyond. ...
Biology Seminar: "Regulating experience-dependent gene expression from molecules to circuits"
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 4:00pm
Michelle Frank, PhD, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Whitehead Institute, will be giving a seminar on Thursday, May 2 at 4 p.m. in Kollros Auditorium (Room 101), Biology Building East.
Free Child Seat Safety Checks
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Our trained technicians, some with expertise in special needs, will provide education and assistance with correct child safety seat installation. Please bring your vehicle, child, and child's safety seat. Free event. No registration required.
BMindful Holy Days: Holy Friday (Orthodox Christianity)
Friday, May 3, 2024
BMindful is an initiative that seeks to meet the needs of diverse communities by providing event and conference planners with the dates of holy days of major religious faiths for five years into the future. By providing these dates in advance, BMindful seeks to help planners avoid those dates when scheduling events....
INI Seminar: Jennifer Stone, PhD
Friday, May 3, 2024, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Title TBD Jennifer Stone, PhD Research Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery University of Washington
Chill and Create
Friday, May 3, 2024, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
This unique and hands-on program integrates art viewing, art making and mindfulness strategies to provide students with tools to de-stress, manage anxiety, and develop wellness practices....
Microbiology and Immunology Undergraduate Honors Symposium
Friday, May 3, 2024, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology cordially invites you to celebrate the achievements of hard-working Seniors graduating with Honors in Microbiology and Immunology Zoom details: Contact - theresa-ho@uiowa.edu
The 19th Harold W. Beams Lecture: "The hierarchical organization of needs and the gut's influence"
Friday, May 3, 2024, 4:00pm
The Department of Biology’s seminar on Friday, May 3, is the 19th Harold W. Beams Lecture featuring Jing W. Wang, from the University of California San Diego, as the speaker. Dr. Wang’s talk will be held at 4 p.m. in Kollros Auditorium (Room 101) in Biology Building East (BBE). A reception with refreshments will follow the lecture in Room 106, BBE. Dr. Wang is a UI Biology alumnus who completed his PhD under Professor Chun-Fang Wu. The Harold W. Beams Lecture was established to recognize Dr....
2024 UI College of Pharmacy Zada Cooper Leadership Symposium
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 7:30am to 1:30pm
The Zada Cooper Leadership Symposium honors a true pioneer: Zada Mary Cooper....
BMindful Holy Days: Pascha (Orthodox Christianity)
Sunday, May 5, 2024
BMindful is an initiative that seeks to meet the needs of diverse communities by providing event and conference planners with the dates of holy days of major religious faiths for five years into the future. By providing these dates in advance, BMindful seeks to help planners avoid those dates when scheduling events....