Articles from June 2023

Meet a biomedical science student: Lizzie Hannan

Thursday, June 29, 2023
Meet Lizzie Hannan, a first-year student of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Biomedical Science Program from Rochester, Minnesota.

A commitment to rural mental health

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
University of Iowa alumna Shea Jorgensen, MD, found her calling providing community-informed mental health care in small communities near Mason City, Iowa.

Philanthropic gift to help UI team study role of progesterone in autoimmune disease

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Dr. Ashutosh Mangalam receives a major gift from Ms. Margaret Heppelmann and Mr. Michael G. Wacek to study the role of natural versus synthetic progesterone in modulating immune responses.

Graduate Medical Education Excellence in Clinical Teaching Awards announced

Friday, June 16, 2023
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Excellence in Clinical Teaching Awards for resident and fellow physicians. This accolade is awarded based on nominations received from medical students, faculty, anWe offer our sincerest congratulations to each of these honorees, as well as our deep appreciation for their incomparable contributions to our learners.d peers to highlight exceedingly dynamic and skilled instruction by our physician-educators. This year, 47 residents and fellows were nominated, and 13 individuals were selected.

Brain waves may predict cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease

Tuesday, June 13, 2023
A few minutes of data recorded from a single electrode placed on top of the head may be sufficient to predict thinking problems, including dementia, in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD).

Learning on the cutting edge of medicine

Monday, June 12, 2023
The Research Distinction Track at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine offers students opportunities that only an academic medical center can provide. Two of the track’s alumni share how the experience shaped their trajectories in medicine.

Meet a biomedical science student: Jesse Rose

Monday, June 12, 2023
Meet Jesse Rose, a student of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Biomedical Science Program in Molecular Medicine from Olathe, Kansas.

Buckner finds inspiration from his family to pursue PA profession

Wednesday, June 7, 2023
John Buckner is a first-year physician assistant student in the Class of 2024. He shares his thoughts on what led him to the PA profession and what has helped him frame his goals for the future.

New research projects address health disparities

Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Investigators for the selected projects receive $100,000 in funding from the Office of Health Parity and the Office of the Vice President of Medical Affairs.

Meet a Master of Clinical Nutrition Student: Hailey Zillig

Monday, June 5, 2023
Hailey Zillig of Dubuque, Iowa, graduated from the UI Carver College of Medicine with a Master of Clinical Nutrition in May 2023. Learn a little about Hailey, her path to nutrition science, and what she'll do next.