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Helping older Iowans stay independent: UI Health Care expands statewide falls prevention efforts

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Through a partnership with the Iowa Community HUB, University of Iowa Health Care's Level 1 Trauma Center will help bring proven falls prevention programs to more communities across Iowa.
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Expanding Options for Patients with Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injuries

Friday, October 16, 2026
Dr. Rehan Zahid is helping expand access to specialized brachial plexus and peripheral nerve care at UI Health Care. Through expert diagnosis, individualized treatment, and a vision for a multidisciplinary nerve care program, he is improving care options for patients with complex nerve injuries across Iowa and the Midwest.
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University of Iowa Health Care Burn Treatment Center Highlights Fire Prevention Week Battery Safety Tips

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Fire Prevention Week Spotlight: The University of Iowa Health Care Burn Treatment Center is encouraging Iowans to practice safe lithium-ion battery charging habits to help prevent fires and burn injuries. Burn Center Director Samuel W. Jones, MD, FACS, says simple precautions such as using approved chargers, replacing damaged batteries, and monitoring devices while charging can help keep individuals and families safe.
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Lizarraga champions access to high-quality cancer care for rural Iowans

Thursday, October 1, 2026
Through initiatives like the Iowa Cancer Affiliate Network and Commission on Cancer, Ingrid Lizarraga, MBBS, FACS, is helping improve the quality of cancer care across Iowa communities.
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Alumni Corner: Tathyana Fensterer, MD, PhD

Monday, September 21, 2026
Iowa plastic surgery alumna Tathyana Fensterer, MD, PHD reflects on her training at Iowa and discusses her new role as Medical Director of Plastic Surgery at Indiana University Bloomington.
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Department of Surgery Celebrates a Banner Year of Growth, Innovation, and Achievement

Monday, September 14, 2026
The University of Iowa Department of Surgery gathered at the beginning of September for its annual State of the Department Town Hall, where Chair Dr. Vikas Dudeja reflected on the department's accomplishments over the past year and outlined a vision for continued growth in patient care, research, and education.
Anece Adam is a burn ARNP who received Patient’s Choice Award for the second year in a row.  Each year, the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) recognizes providers as Patient’s Choice Awardees for their excellence in patient experience. The awardees are selected based on patient responses. Only UIHC providers with an aggregate score in the top 10% nationally were recognized.  L-R: Kip Pederson, Samuel Jones, MD; Anece Adam, ARNP; Eugene Chu, MD

Department of Surgery Providers Recognized Among Nation's Top 10% for Patient Experience

Friday, September 11, 2026
Several University of Iowa Department of Surgery providers have been recognized with 2026 Patient's Choice Awards, earning placement among the top 10% of providers nationally for patient experience based on patient survey feedback. The awards recognize providers who consistently demonstrate excellence in communication, patient-centered care, and the overall patient experience.
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Dr. Keith Named Vice Chair for Education in Department of Surgery

Thursday, August 27, 2026
After years of leadership in surgical education and resident training, Jerrod Keith, MD, has been named Vice Chair for Education in the University of Iowa Department of Surgery.
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Dr. Colin Kenny earns NIH R01 award to advance melanoma research

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Colin P. Kenny, PhD, assistant professor in the University of Iowa Department of Surgery, has been awarded a highly competitive National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 grant from the National Cancer Institute to support research focused on understanding how melanoma adapts and progresses.

Upcoming UI Carver College of Medicine Events

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Mobile Clinic - Coralville Food Pantry

Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:30am to 1:30pm
Coralville Community Food Pantry
Mobile Clinic
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Mobile Clinic - St. Patrick's

Sunday, October 25, 2026 11:30am to 2:30pm
St. Patrick's Church
Mobile Clinic
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Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, Lluis Ribas de Pouplana

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building
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Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Virtual Career Development Series - Neuroscience alumna, McCall Sarrett, PhD

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 11:30am
Virtual

🎓 Neuroscience Alumni Spotlight: McCall Sarrett, PhD ('20)

From Herky to Duo: A Career in the Cognitive Science of Learning

What can a PhD career look like beyond the traditional academic path?

Join the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Career Development Series for a conversation with McCall Sarrett, PhD ('20, Neuroscience), a University of Iowa graduate alumna who has built a career applying cognitive science and research in industry.

McCall is currently a Learning Scientist at Duolingo, where...

BMB Research Workshop

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 12:30pm to 1:20pm
Medical Education Research Facility

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology holds research workshops featuring internal speakers on Tuesdays, 12:30-1:20pm. For Fall 2026, these will occur in 1117 MERF. Presentation titles are not publicly available due to the use of unpublished research. Individuals interested in attending workshops or being added to the email list should contact the office at biochem@uiowa.edu.

Aug. 25: CANCELED

Sept. 1: CANCELED

Sept. 8: RESERVED

Sept. 15: Steve Guzman, PhD, Postdoc Fellow, Biomedical...

Seminar Series: Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building

Each semester, we are proud to host outstanding seminar speakers. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Visit website: https://microbiology.medicine.uiowa.edu/about-us/seminars

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ACB Seminar Series - Dr. Andrea Page-McCaw

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building

Dr. Andrea Page-McCaw, Professor and Chair of the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology at Vanderbilt University, will present a seminar titled "From Cell Damage to Cell Fusion: An Unexpected Pathway in Tissue Repair."

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Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Workshop, Alexandria Miller

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Bowen Science Building
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Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Miriam McDonough

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 2:00pm
Medical Laboratories

Miriam McDonough is a PhD candidate in the Biomedical Science (Molecular Medicine) Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. Their research has been conducted in Jon Resch's laboratory.

If you are not able to attend in person, please consider showing your support by attending via Zoom. Please email britt-hokanson@uiowa.edu for the Zoom link.

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Biochemistry Seminar: "Structural Mechanisms of DNA Replication Restart in Bacteria"

Thursday, October 29, 2026 10:30am to 11:20am
Medical Education Research Facility

"Structural Mechanisms of DNA Replication Restart in Bacteria"

Presented by

James Keck, Ph.D.
Professor of Biomolecular Chemistry
University of Wisconsin-Madison