Saving neurons may offer new approach for treating Alzheimer’s disease

Monday, November 6, 2017
A soon-to-be-published study by researchers from the Iowa Neuroscience Institute indicates that protecting nerve cells with a specific compound helps prevent memory and learning problems in lab animals.

Spotlight on the cerebellum

Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Back-of-brain region key to frontal dysfunction tied to schizophrenia

Speaking up about the opioid crisis

Thursday, October 26, 2017
A group of Carver College of Medicine students visited the Iowa state capitol to attend a hearing of the interim legislative study committee

Signaling pathway may be key to why autism is more common in boys

Tuesday, October 17, 2017
In mice, the male brain is vulnerable and the female brain resilient to a genetic cause of autism
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Always moving forward

Thursday, October 12, 2017
As Jean Robillard transitions from leadership role, colleagues reflect on a remarkable career.

Faculty Focus: Katherine Gibson-Corley, DVM, PhD, DACVP

Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Meet Katherine Gibson-Corley, comparative pathologist

Faculty Focus: Sinyoung Kang, MD, PhD

Thursday, October 5, 2017
Meet Sinyoung Kang, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Anesthesia

Checkpoint blockade may be key for immunity to malaria

Tuesday, October 3, 2017
A molecule that prevents the immune system from attacking cancer may play a similar role with malaria

Prostaglandin EI inhibits leukemia stem cells

Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Targeting leukemia stem cells in combination with standard chemotherapy may improve treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia.

Staff spotlight: Elliott Sohn, MD, an eye for fast cars

Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Elliott Sohn, MD, will take a break from being an ophthalmologist this week to help raise awareness of vision research in a unique way