Articles from February 2021

INI Awards Junior Research Program of Excellence funding to Hefti, Newell

Thursday, February 25, 2021
The Iowa Neuroscience Institute has awarded two grants to support early-career faculty members pursuing research in Alzheimer’s disease and in in traumatic brain injury. Marco Hefti, MD, assistant professor of pathology, and Elizabeth Newell, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics, will each receive $300,000 over two years to support their research.

Angela Pack on molecular warfare, mentorship, and diversity

Thursday, February 18, 2021
How does the immune system function? When and how does the body respond to infections and diseases? Angela Pack, PhD, post-doctoral research fellow in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology is passionate about finding answers to immunology questions.

Edward A. Carter: First Black College of Medicine graduate

Thursday, February 18, 2021
Edward A. Carter became the first Black graduate of the State University of Iowa College of Medicine, as the institution was known at the time. Carter was known to treat both white and Black patients.
Ed Chamberlin of Muscatine, Iowa photo

A half-century’s worth of heart discoveries

Thursday, February 11, 2021
Iowa’s Muscatine Heart Study has shown us that what we do as children has an impact on our cardiovascular health as adults.

Keffala leads state psychological association

Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Valerie Keffala, PhD appointed President of the Iowa Psychological Association for a one-year term, beginning January 1, 2021.

Prostate drug associated with lower risk of Parkinson’s disease

Monday, February 1, 2021
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.