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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.
Patient's Choice

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
Carver Biomedical Research Building
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
Carver Biomedical Research Building
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
Pomerantz Family Pavilion
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
Pomerantz Family Pavilion
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...
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Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, Paul Park, PhD

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building
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
Medical Education Research Facility
"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
Medical Education Research Facility
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
Bowen Science Building
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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
Medical Education Research Facility
"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