Pathology Welcomes New Faculty: Dr. Steven Offer
Dr. Steven Offer joined UI Pathology on January 8, 2024 as an Associate Professor. Dr. Offer received his Ph.D. in Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology & Genetics from the University of Minnesota in 2009.
Crib videos offer clue to mysterious child deaths, showing seizures sometimes play a role
Crib videos offer clue to mysterious child deaths, showing seizures sometimes play a role
Neuropathologist Marco Hefti, MD, and other experts investigate possible causes for sudden unexplained death in childhood, the Associated Press reports.
Dr. John T. Harty Elected as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Association of Immunologists Class of 2024
Dr. John T. Harty Elected as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Association of Immunologists Class of 2024
This program recognizes members for distinguished careers and outstanding scientific contributions as well as their service to AAI and the immunology community. It honors active, long-term members (25 or more years) who have demonstrated one or more of the following: excellence in research accomplishment in the field of immunology; exceptional leadership to the immunology community in academia, foundations, nonprofits, industry, or government at a national or international level; notable distinction as an educator.
Dr. Thomas Waldschmidt Appointed Professor Emeritus
Dr. Thomas Waldschmidt has retired from the University of Iowa Department of Pathology after almost 40 years with the Department, 35+ years as a faculty member. He has been appointed Professor Emeritus of Pathology.
Romina Abbasian successfully defends and publishes her M.S. Thesis
Romina Abbasian successfully defended her M.S. thesis on October 20th, 2023 and completed the Pathology M.S. program. Romina’s thesis is entitled Defense Against Bacterial Toxin Secretion Systems . She performed her thesis work in the laboratory of Dr. Dustin Bosch, where she characterized a...
Stephanie Peterson successfully defends and publishes her Ph.D. Thesis
Stephanie Peterson successfully defended her PhD thesis in early October and completed the Immunology PhD program. Stephanie’s thesis is entitled A tale of two diets: Divergent effects of fructose and isoflavones in a mouse model of Multiple Sclerosis. She performed her thesis work in the laboratory of Dr. Ashutosh Mangalam where she examined the effects of fructose on the gut microbiome, immune system, and disease outcomes in a mouse model of Multiple Sclerosis. Additionally, Stephanie investigated potential mechanisms of isoflavone-mediated protection in these mouse models.