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Department of Neurology Research Specialist Nicole Kressin has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 University of Iowa Health Care Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Award. The award is presented to "an individual and/or group who have exhibited an outstanding committment to...
The UI Center for Advancement hosts a 24 hour online giving campaign for the University of Iowa. Alumni and friends of the university can donate to any area on campus, but we also feature some specific programs and work within those areas to drive engagement. This year one of the featured areas is the Iowa Center for Neurodegeneration. Wednesday, March 30, is One Day for Iowa, the University of Iowa’s 24-hour online giving day. This is a chance for Hawkeyes near and far to support the UI program or area that is most important to them and share what inspires them to give with their social networks.
To all friends of Jun Kimura: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jun Kimura, M.D. He was an internationally renowned pioneer in the field of Clinical Electrophysiology. He began his career at the University of Iowa School of Medicine as a medical resident and fellow (1962-1968...
As she nears the completion of her degree program and prepares for medical residency training following graduation in spring 2023, Teran is being recognized for her contributions to the UI and local communities. She recently received the María Cano Martínez Service Award, which recognizes students who promote understanding and the study of Chicanx/Latinx issues through scholarly and social activity.
University of Iowa Health Care faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend an investiture ceremony honoring four Carver College of Medicine faculty at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at the Levitt Center for University Advancement.
Dr. Michael Shy was awarded the prestigious Alan J. Gebhart Prize for Excellence in Peripheral Nerve Research during the awards ceremony at the International Peripheral Nerve Society Annual Meeting
On April 22, Lud Gutmann, MD, led a session entitled "Haiku Cares" at the American Academy of Neurology (virtual) annual conference. The session, led with the help of Leah Acosta, MD (Vanderbilt University), focused on writing poetry, and ended with a 20-minute mini-workshop in writing haiku. The...
Taking a particular type of medication to treat enlarged prostate is associated with a reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a large observational study led by researchers at the University of Iowa.
Three Department of Neurology faculty members are among the 46 Carver College of Medicine faculty recognized in the newly-installed Impact Scholars exhibit , located in the Medical Education and Research Facility (MERF).
What initially began as an everyday annoyance, turned out to be a scientific discovery that has the potential to change the way clot-busting drugs are administered to stroke patients.