Meet a biomedical science student: Lizzie Hannan
Meet Lizzie Hannan, a first-year student of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Biomedical Science Program from Rochester, Minnesota.
Philanthropic gift to help UI team study role of progesterone in autoimmune disease
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
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, and 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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Meet a biomedical science student: Sofiya Pisarenka
Meet Sofiya Pisarenka, a student of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Biomedical Science Program in Molecular Medicine from Minsk, Belarus.