Zhan Receives LLS Translational Research Grant
July 13, 2017
Tweaking muscle metabolism prevents obesity and diabetes in mice
July 5, 2017 - Mildly stressing muscle metabolism boosts levels of a beneficial hormone that prevents obesity and diabetes in mice, according to a new study by researchers at in Dr. Abel's lab.
Cystic fibrosis alters the structure of mucus in airways
June 30, 2017 - Study may help explain mucus clearance problems for patients with cystic fibrosis.
Yarraman Flu or Horse Flu? Words and Graphics Influence Willingness to Vaccinate
June 23, 2017 - A research collaboration between scientists at University of Utah Health, University of Michigan, University of Iowa, and Radboud University in the Netherlands, was published as two studies: one recently in Vaccine and the second in Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Iowa leads nation in rural HIV prevention with launch of TelePrEP Program
June 20, 2017 - Iowa is now a national leader in rural HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention, with the launch of TelePrEP, an innovative telehealth program.
Bringing tertiary care to communities
June 19, 2017 - Dr. Ethan Kuperman discusses University of Iowa Health Care's telehospitalist program.
Livorsi Earns Career Development Award
June 7, 2017 - Dr. Dan Livorsi, Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases, has successfully obtained a five-year Career Development Award from the Veterans Health Administration.
Can fat “feel” fat?
May 31, 2017 - Researchers at the University of Iowa have discovered that a molecule which can sense the swelling of fat cells also controls a signaling pathway that allows fat cells to take up and store excess glucose.
Highlights from the 28th Annual Iowa Rheumatology Symposium
May 23, 2017 - The 28th Annual Iowa Rheumatology Symposium was held at the Coralville Mariott Hotel and Conference Center on Friday May 19, 2017.