Distinguished Biomedical Scholars Lecture Series

The Distinguished Biomedical Scholars Lecture Series features top-tier scientists and physicians performing high-impact research in a variety of areas.

Most lectures will be held on the third Thursday of each month beginning in September. The seminars will be of broad interest and are open to all University of Iowa faculty, staff, students and the public. A list of previous speakers is located here. Some seminars are recorded and can be viewed by University of Iowa faculty, staff and students online. 

Nominate a Speaker

UI Carver College of Medicine departments, institutes, centers, and programs may nominate speakers here under CCOM Distinguished Biomedical Scholar Lecture Nominations. Questions should be directed to Erin Brothers or
Amber Jackson-Elwer at com-research@uiowa.edu. 

Lectures are held in person.

2024 Schedule

  • October 17 - Jared Rutter, PhD

 

Jared Rutter, PhD
"Metabolism, Cellular Decisions and the Language That Unites Them."

Co-Sponsored by the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Host: Eric Taylor, PhD
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: Prem Sahai Auditorium 1110 MERF

  • November 21 - Available

 

2025 Schedule

  • February 20 - Available

  • March 13 - Itzhak Fried, MD, PhD

Itzhak Fried, MD, PhD
"Title TBD"

Co-Sponsored by the Department of Neurosurgery
Host: Kirill Nourski, MD, PhD
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Location: Prem Sahai Auditorium 1110 MERF

  • April 17 - Dominico Acilli, MD

Dominico Acilli, MD
"Title TBD"

Co-Sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center
Host: Kamal Rahmouni, PhD, FAHA
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: Prem Sahai Auditorium 1110 MERF

  • May 8 - Mary Carrington, PhD

Mary Carrington, PhD
Director, Basic Science Program
Frederick National Library
Principal Scientist, Laboratory of Integrative Cancer Immunology
National Cancer Institute, NIH

"Title TBD"

Co-Sponsored by the Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Host: Li Wu, PhD
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: Prem Sahai Auditorium 1110 MERF

Lectures are usually held every third Thursday in the months of September, October, November, February, March, April, and May from 4-5 p.m. These dates can be flexible upon request.

 

Research