The cerebellum was considered so unimportant that many scientists would simply ignore it in neuroimaging studies or, when they removed the brains of animals for many kinds of studies, they would chop the structure off and throw it away. “That’s how the field has been for a very long time,” says...
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Born, raised, and trained in Iowa, Peg Nopoulos (89MD, 93R, 94F) has built an internationally recognized Huntington’s disease research program virtually in her own backyard.
By Francie Williamson, Communications Coordinator, Department of Psychiatry As part of her research for the Nopoulos lab at University of Iowa, Ellen van der Plas, PhD , needs to conduct MRIs to examine the brain development of children who are battling cancer. But getting the kids into the MRI...
By Francie Williamson, Communications Coordinator, Department of Psychiatry The third annual Mollie Tibbetts Memorial Run will look a little different this year, but the aim is the same: to honor her life. The run, which is just over five miles, is set to start at 8:30 am Sunday, September 27 at...
By Francie Williamson, Communications Coordinator The Department of Psychiatry at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has appointed Assistant Professor Aislinn Williams, MD, PhD, as vice chair of diversity, equity and inclusion. Peggy Nopoulos , MD, chair of the Department of Psychiatry, says...
By Francie Williamson, Communications Coordinator, Department of Psychiatry Families searching for information about their childrens’ mental health issues have a new source to which they can turn. On July 31, residents in the child and adolescent psychiatry program at University of Iowa Hospitals...
The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is designed to offer a calm, shared space for people experiencing emotional or psychiatric emergencies. So when COVID-19 emerged in Iowa, nurse manager Heidi Robinson, RN, had to act quickly in order to keep it a safe place.
By Francie Williamson, Communications Coordinator, Department of Psychiatry Aaron Boes, MD, PhD As of this month, Medicaid patients receiving transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will no longer have to worry about paying for it out of pocket. Without...
By Francie Williamson, Communications Coordinator, Department of Psychiatry Many patients have an expectation that the appropriate hair and skin care products will be provided for them when they are staying at the hospital. But that’s not the case for everyone, as Jodi Tate, MD , clinical professor...
In this video from the Big Ten Network, learn about transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive treatment that stimulates the brain and is showing positive effects for those with depression. Video of Iowa explores a “stimulating” treatment for brain-based disorders: LiveBIG 2019-20