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Portrait of Mark Burkard, MD, PhD.

Better care, more hope for Iowans facing cancer

Mark Burkard, MD, PhD, is building on decades of progress in cancer research to bring together innovation and statewide expertise to change what’s possible for Iowans facing cancer.
Portrait of Gavin Godwin.

Gavin Godwin, a Biomedical Science Graduate Program PhD student

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

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

Study suggests role for placenta-brain axis in neurodevelopment
Portrait of Brooke Burnett.

From Uncertainty to Purpose

Meet first-year physician associate student Brooke Burnett
Portrait of Richard Smith, MD.

Smith honored with 2026 Distinguished Mentor Award

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

Residency training is a marathon, not a sprint. Family medicine resident physician Kayla Bean channels her love for helping others into every step.