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Dr Weigel to receive SUS Lifetime Achievement Award
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The SUS is Pleased to Honor the 2024 SUS Lifetime Achievement Award Winner: Ronald J. Weigel, MD, PhD, MBA
UI cancer researcher Po Hien Ear receives grant award to study rare neuroendocrine tumors
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Po Hien Ear, PhD, assistant professor of surgery, has received funding from the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NETRF) to study cancer drug resistance in small bowel neuroendocrine tumors (SBNETs).
National Burn Awareness Week
Friday, January 31, 2025
Join the Movement: National Burn Awareness Week #NBAW Focuses on
Safer Living Spaces, February 2–8, 2025
Dr Samuel Jones appointmented as the Clara Smith Clinical Professor in Burn Treatment
Friday, January 10, 2025
This position was established to help promote and recognize Dr. Jones' outstanding academic achievements and contributions to the College.
Dr. Cullen's U. of Iowa trial uses Vitamin C to double the life expectancy of pancreatic cancer patients
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
By administering high doses of intravenous Vitamin C, researchers were able to extend the average prognosis from 8 months to 16 months.
High-dose IV vitamin C plus chemotherapy doubles survival in advanced pancreatic cancer
Thursday, November 14, 2024
High-dose, intravenous vitamin C doubles the survival rate of patients undergoing chemotherapy for late-stage metastatic pancreatic cancer, according to results from a phase 2 clinical trial led by Joe Cullen, MD.

Congratulations to Surgery's Top 10% Ambulatory Providers for 2024
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
It is our privilege to announce Surgery’s FY24 Office of the Patient Experience winners for the Top 10% Ambulatory Providers!
Patient Satisfaction and Service Excellence Award: Patrick McGonagill, MD
Friday, November 1, 2024
Congratulations to Dr. McGonagill. This award is given to an individual or team in recognition of outstanding patient satisfaction. Metrics can include the Press Ganey Satisfaction Score, most improved score, or other patient feedback
Dr. Guyton recipient of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation's Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award
Monday, July 1, 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Guyton on being nominated and selected for the Arnold P. Gold Foundation's Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award. The award is presented to one graduating medical student and one faculty member who demonstrate the ideals of the Gold Foundation and the Carver College of Medicine for clinical excellence and outstanding compassion in the delivery of care.
Upcoming UI Carver College of Medicine Events
Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour
Monday, January 13, 11:00am to Monday, December 8, 2025 12:00pm
Join us for the Women in Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour. It is the monthly coffee hour on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon in 1289 CBRB. Enjoy coffee, pastries and contribute to the discussion!
This is open to ALL — students, staff, postdocs, and faculty interested in promoting women in science.
Speakers change monthly. Contact: jessica-tucker@uiowa.edu for details.
Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour
Monday, March 10, 2025 11:00am to Monday, February 2, 2026 11:00am
Join us for the Women in Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour. It is the monthly coffee hour on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon in 1289 CBRB. Enjoy coffee, pastries and contribute to the discussion!
This is open to ALL — students, staff, postdocs, and faculty interested in promoting women in science.
Speakers change monthly. Contact: jessica-tucker@uiowa.edu for details.
Clinical Conference: Glaucoma (Mansour F. Armaly Lecture)
Friday, March 21, 2025 8:00am to 12:00pm
8 a.m. to noon
University of Iowa Health Care
Pomerantz Family Pavilion
Braley Auditorium | 01136 PFP
Iowa City, IA
Register Here!
The series of clinical conferences sponsored by the Department of Ophthalmology presents updated information on a broad spectrum of clinical issues and approaches that are of value and interest to the practicing ophthalmologist.
General Information
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a...
Clinical Conference: Glaucoma (Mansour F. Armaly Lecture)
Friday, March 21, 2025 8:00am to 12:00pm
8 a.m. to noon
University of Iowa Health Care
Pomerantz Family Pavilion
Braley Auditorium | 01136 PFP
Iowa City, IA
Register Here!
The series of clinical conferences sponsored by the Department of Ophthalmology presents updated information on a broad spectrum of clinical issues and approaches that are of value and interest to the practicing ophthalmologist.
General Information
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a...

Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, Paul Park, PhD
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 9:30am to 10:30am
Dr. Paul Park, an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at Case Western Reserve University will present a seminar titled "Rhodopsin aggregation in retinal degenerative disease."
Neuroscience & Pharmacology Postdoctoral Seminar - Mauricio Oliveira, PhD
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 10:30am to 11:30am
"Regulation of cell type-specific translatomes in response to neuronal activity and behavior"
Presented by Mauricio Oliveira, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
New York University
New York, NY
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Workshop: Dr. Sheila Baker
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 12:30pm to 1:20pm
Sheila Baker, PhD
Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series - Priya Issuree, PhD
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 3:00pm to 4:00pm

One Day for Iowa!
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (all day)
Every year, thousands of Hawkeyes come together to make an important—and meaningful—impact for Iowa. All gifts made in March will count toward the One Day for Iowa total.
Pain Research Program Seminar - Deepak Kumar, PT, PhD
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 9:00am to 10:00am
"Pain with activity and exercise in knee osteoarthritis: Measurement, mechanisms, and implications for interventions"
Presented by Deepak Kumar, PT, PhD
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy
Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
Boston University