Portrait of Sean Westendorf, MD.

Waverly native returns to care for the community that raised him

Friday, April 10, 2026
UI Carver College of Medicine alum Sean Westendorf, MD, follows in the footsteps of his mother into health care
James Byrne, MD, PhD, in his lab at the University of Iowa’s Carver Biomedical Research Building on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.

‘Healing in a bubble’: UI researcher publishes prize essay in 'Science'

Friday, April 3, 2026
James Byrne named a finalist for the 2026 BioInnovation Institute & Science Prize for Innovation
Graphic depicting non-invasive personalized TMS.

Targeting a deep brain region without surgery or medication

Monday, March 30, 2026
Personalized, non-invasive brain stimulation: a step toward safer, more effective neuromodulation therapies
Solo photo of Bailey VandeLune in front of the Carver College of Medicine.

Match Day Q&A: Bailey VandeLune

Friday, March 20, 2026
Solo shot of Jace Leininger.

Match Day Q&A: Jace Leininger

Friday, March 20, 2026
MD Students together on match day 2026

Match Day 2026

Friday, March 20, 2026
This year, 144 students will graduate from the UI Carver College of Medicine. The Class of 2026 matched into 29 different specialties across 32 states.

The connection between Afib and cancer

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
New research from UI Health Care shows an association between atrial fibrillation (Afib) and increased cancer risk, especially in younger patients. While this does not mean Afib causes cancer, it may signal broader health factors affecting the entire body.