Articles from May 2021
UI names new University Distinguished Chairs
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Stanley Perlman, professor of microbiology and immunology and Mark Stinski Chair in Virology, and Michelle Scherer, professor of civil and environmental engineering and Donald E. Bently Professor of Engineering, have been named recipients of the 2021 University of Iowa Distinguished Chair. Although already honored with endowed positions, both will relinquish these positions to accept the University Distinguished Chair.
Understanding the AAPI community and breaking stigmas
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Anuradha Gore shares the diverse ethnicities within the AAPI community and learning about and appreciating the different backgrounds and experiences everyone has. Gore is a first-year medical student and co-president of the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) chapter at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine.
Seven ways to reduce your risk for a stroke
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Harold Adams, MD, professor emeritus of neurology, shared seven ways to reduce your chance of having a stroke.
Heard it Here First: How Iowa Became a Leader in Cochlear Implants
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
The University of Iowa's pioneering work with cochlear implants has transformed the lives of generations of patients who are deaf and have hearing loss. Now a first-of-its-kind robotic device developed by Iowa researchers could result in even better outcomes for cochlear implant recipients.
AAPI Heritage Month: How heritage influenced Lela Fossett’s career decision
Friday, May 21, 2021
Lela Fossett reflects on her heritage and how that has shaped her into who she is today—a physician assistant student that enjoys singing, learning, and helping the community.
NCI-Designated Cancer Centers call for urgent action to get HPV vaccination back on track
Friday, May 21, 2021
Cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) are a significant public health problem in the United States (U.S.). But these cancers are preventable with HPV vaccination.
Vaccinating a mobile population: UI Health Care researchers work to reach Iowa’s migrant workers
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Researchers with University of Iowa Health Care are working to identify ways to overcome access issues among migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
Hydrogen peroxide-producing drug boosts cancer-killing effect of radiotherapy
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Hydrogen peroxide-producing drug boosts cancer-killing effect of radiotherapy while simultaneously protecting healthy tissue from harmful radiation side-effects.
Meet Erik Kneller
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Soon after arriving at the Carver College of Medicine from Miami, Florida, Erik Kneller was struck by the kindness of the people at Iowa.
Mobile Clinic distributes COVID-19 vaccines to underserved communities
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
The University of Iowa Mobile Clinic typically sees more than a thousand patients each year at approximately twelve sites. Thanks to volunteers, grants, and donations, the Mobile Clinic provides care to underserved populations in Iowa City and surrounding locations.
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