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Michael Welsh in his lab

Welsh nominated for Sanford Lorraine Cross Award for pioneering cystic fibrosis research

Friday, October 16, 2020
Welsh named a finalist for for Sanford Lorraine Cross Award.

DEI-related trainings resume

Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Previously, I wrote to tell you about the University of Iowa’s response to Executive Order 13950, which required a review of employee training programs. I’m pleased to inform you that UI Health Care’s review is now complete, and all our own DEI-related trainings and programming remain unchanged and have fully resumed.

Appendicitis trial shows the risks and benefits of treating appendicitis with antibiotics instead of surgery

Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Antibiotics may be a good choice for some, but not all, patients with appendicitis, according to results from the Comparing Outcomes of antibiotic Drugs and Appendectomy (CODA) Trial reported today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

People with Parkinson’s disease have a higher risk of dying from COVID-19

Thursday, October 1, 2020
A new study of approximately 80,000 patients shows that people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have a 30% higher risk of dying from COVID-19 than people without the neurodegenerative condition.
Participant at the Black and Gold Run

COVID-19 precautions key to 3rd annual Carver Black and Gold Mile Run

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
More than 150 University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine students showed up at the Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track Sept. 20, for the third annual Carver Black and Gold Mile Run.

Andrea Marshall: Inspiring the next generation of diverse scientists

Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Growing up in the South helped shape the person Andrea Marshall, PhD, is today. Marshall encourages young Black students to consider scientific careers.

Three students receive 2020-2021 Scot Heery Scholarships

Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Radiation Sciences students Madison Graeve, Miranda Olson, and Conner Wharff receive Scot Heery Scholarships.

UI to participate in clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine

Tuesday, August 25, 2020
University of Iowa is participating in a large-scale, international clinical trial to study the safety, tolerability, immunogenicity, and efficacy of vaccines against COVID-19.

Antentor Hinton: Growing Black students’ interest in STEM

Monday, August 24, 2020
Antentor Hinton, PhD, was recently recognized by the blacklist100, created to amplify emerging voices within the Black community that represent bold, innovative, and culture-making thought-leadership.