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UIHC Kenny Lab Published in Cell-Press

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Dr. Kristina Guyton, MD, shares advice for all ages as well as treatment options, KCRG reports.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Colorectal cancer is becoming one of the most common cancers among young people, but it's still a difficult topic to talk about. Colorectal surgeon Kristina Guyton, MD, shares advice for all ages as well as treatment options, KCRG reports.

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

Dr. Dionne Skeete to receive Distinguished Alumna Award for Service

Thursday, February 27, 2025
2025 University of Iowa Roy. J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Distinguished Alumna Award for Service

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.

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.
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Writing Center appointments

Monday, March 31, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
The Writing Center consultants are available to help with all kinds of writing projects, from assignments for any course to personal statements, cover letters, and creative pieces. We also help with speeches and presentations.  Services are free and available to all students, faculty, and staff. Both in-person and video conference appointments are available. Schedule online at writingcenter.uiowa.edu

Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series - Zemer Gitai, PhD

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building
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Writing Center appointments

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
The Writing Center consultants are available to help with all kinds of writing projects, from assignments for any course to personal statements, cover letters, and creative pieces. We also help with speeches and presentations.  Services are free and available to all students, faculty, and staff. Both in-person and video conference appointments are available. Schedule online at writingcenter.uiowa.edu

Pain Research Program Seminar - Mark Baccei, PhD

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 9:00am to 10:00am
Medical Education Research Facility
"Early Life Stress Modulates Nociception in Neonatal Mice"Presented by Mark Baccei, PhDProfessor of AnesthesiologyCollege of MedicineUniversity of Cincinnati

Pain Research Program Seminar - Mark Baccei, PhD

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 9:00am to 10:00am
Medical Education Research Facility
"Early Life Stress Modulates Nociception in Neonatal Mice"Presented by Mark Baccei, PhDProfessor of AnesthesiologyCollege of MedicineUniversity of Cincinnati
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ACB Seminar Series - Amelia Hurley-Novatny & Tate Neff

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building
Amelia Hurley-Novatny, a MSTP student from the Li Lab will present a seminar titled "Intra-Articular Injection of Matrix-Bound Nanovesicles Attenuates Development of Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis in a Mouse Model”Tate Neff, a CDB student from the Yang Lab will present a seminar titled "The Role of Micropeptide in BNLN in CFRD”
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2025 Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Join us for our awards ceremony and reception, honoring the giants who blazed the trail before us celebrating the incredible accomplishments crafted over the past year! Refreshments and social time will begin at 3:30 p.m., and the award celebration will begin at 4 p.m.  This event is free and open to the public. This event recognizes the recipients for the following awards: May Brodbeck Distinguished Achievement Award for Faculty Susan C. Buckley Distinguished Achievement Award for Staff...
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Writing Center appointments

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
The Writing Center consultants are available to help with all kinds of writing projects, from assignments for any course to personal statements, cover letters, and creative pieces. We also help with speeches and presentations.  Services are free and available to all students, faculty, and staff. Both in-person and video conference appointments are available. Schedule online at writingcenter.uiowa.edu