Portrait of Gavin Godwin.

Gavin Godwin, a Biomedical Science Graduate Program PhD student

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
First-year biomedical science graduate student Gavin Godwin pursues scientific discovery while giving back to the Iowa communities that shaped him.

Sarin accepted into NASA Aerospace Medicine Clerkship

Monday, October 12, 2026
Simran Sarin has always been interested in how medicine is practiced in extreme environments, whether it be the remote Himalayas or outer space. Now, she will experience the fundamentals of medicine in space through a highly selective program sponsored by NASA.

Everyday excellence: 2026 End-of-Year Awards announced

Friday, October 9, 2026
The student-nominated End-of-Year Awards are presented annually to recognize the talents and commitments of students, residents, faculty, and staff towards furthering the educational mission of the UI Carver College of Medicine.
Serena (Banu) Gumuslogu, PhD pictured in lab

Placenta problems associated with ADHD

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Study suggests role for placenta-brain axis in neurodevelopment
Portrait of Brooke Burnett.

From Uncertainty to Purpose

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Meet first-year physician associate student Brooke Burnett
Portrait of Carter Salz.

Shaped by hard work, called to rural medicine

Monday, September 21, 2026
Meet first-year medical student Carter Salz
Portrait of Olivia Baxter.

Dubuque local’s health care experiences become medical school dreams

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Meet first-year medical student Olivia Baxter
Portrait of Richard Smith, MD.

Smith honored with 2026 Distinguished Mentor Award

Friday, September 11, 2026
The physician-scientist and educator is honored for fostering a culture of curiosity, connection, and growth among the next generation of researchers and clinicians.
Kayla Bean is a Carver College of Medicine graduate and new Family Medicine resident.

Running the residency race

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Residency training is a marathon, not a sprint. Family medicine resident physician Kayla Bean channels her love for helping others into every step.
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center exterior.

UI Health Care is changing the lives of cancer patients

Thursday, August 27, 2026
UI Health Care researchers and physicians contributed to three new cancer therapies for pancreatic cancer and melanoma