Director Spotlight
On location with Neuroscience Program Director Daniel Tranel, PhD
"Join the Neuroscience Graduate Program at the University of Iowa and become part of the bright team of scientists trying to solve the mystery of the human brain."
Iowa Neuroscience Institute
Provides collaborative support for the neuroscience community.
IDGP Neuroscience Events
Iowa Neuroscience Institute Seminar: Michael Yassa, PhD
Seminar Title TBD
Michael Yassa, PhD
Professor, Neurobiology and Behavior
James L. McGaugh Endowed Chair in the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Professor, Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Professor, Neurology
Director, Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences
University of California, Irvine
Iowa Neuroscience Institute seminars feature top neuroscientists from around the country sharing their latest...
Biology Seminar: "A live look at building and rebuilding neuronal circuitry"
College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Matthew Caporizzo, PhD
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET) in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:
Matthew Caporizzo, PhD
Assistant Professor
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
The University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont
All are welcome to attend. No pre-registration required.
Spence Lecture: Lisa Feldman Barrett
The Spence Lecture Series honors the legacy of Kenneth W. Spence, prominent learning theorist and chair of the department from 1942-1964. This series, which is supported by the Iowa Neuroscience Institute, brings leaders in the field of behavioral neuroscience to our campus each year.
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett as this year's Spence Lecturer. Lisa Feldman Barrett is a university distinguished professor at Northeastern University with appointments at the Massachusetts...
College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Jason Duskey, PhD
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET) in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:
Jason Duskey, PhD
Department of Life Sciences
University of Modena
Modena, Italy
All are welcome to attend. No pre-registration required.
Zoom Link Info:
Meeting ID: 967 3140 7256
Passcode: 584174
College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Benjamin Van Tassell, PharmD
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET) in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:
Benjamin Van Tassell, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, FAHA, ASH-CHC
Professor and Vice Chair for Research
Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
All are welcome to attend. No pre-registration required.
College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Filiz Korkmaz, PhD
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET) in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:
Filiz Korkmaz, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
University of Iowa
All are welcome to attend. No pre-registration required.
College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Emily DiBlasi, PhD
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET) in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:
Emily DiBlasi, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry
University of Utah
Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine
Salt Lake City, Utah
All are welcome to attend. No pre-registration required.
College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Marjana Tomic-Canic, PhD
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET) in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:
Marjana Tomic-Canic, PhD
Professor
Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
University of Miami
Miami, Florida
All are welcome to attend. No pre-registration required.
College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: William Thiel, PhD
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET) in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:
William Thiel, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Iowa
All are welcome to attend. No pre-registration required.
Outstanding Alumni
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Joseph Parvizi, Michael Koenigs, and Benton Purnell (right), Katelyn Joyal EARNED THE SPRIESTERSBACH DISSERTATION PRIZE.
Matthew Sutterer, Arianna Rigon, Banu Gumusoglu, Victoria Muller E
"The fact that I was able to perform at this level and do this work is representative of this program. The strength of the Neuroscience Program at the University of Iowa is what makes it such a destination program for people.”
News & Events
Carver College of Medicine Research Events
Neuroscience & Pharmacology Workshop - Bertha Martin, PhD & Budhaditya Basu, PhD
Molecular and Spatial Characterization of Caudal Raphe Cell Types
Bertha Martin, PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar
Dr. Jon Resch's Lab
Impact of tau pathology on learning-induced gene expression: A spatial transcriptomics approach
Budhaditya Basu, PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar
Dr. Snehajyoti Chatterjee's Lab
Iowa Neuroscience Institute Seminar: Michael Yassa, PhD
Seminar Title TBD
Michael Yassa, PhD
Professor, Neurobiology and Behavior
James L. McGaugh Endowed Chair in the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Professor, Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Professor, Neurology
Director, Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences
University of California, Irvine
Iowa Neuroscience Institute seminars feature top neuroscientists from around the country sharing their latest...
Neuroscience and Pharmacology Seminar - Habibeh Khoshbouei, PhD
Midbrain dopamine neuronal activity modulates splenic immunity via a brain–body circuit
Habibeh Khoshbouei, PhD
Professor and Vice Chair of Research
Department of Neuroscience
University of Florida College of Medicine
Study Hall
Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting
We have established a community of CCOM Informaticists who are applying these skills in their work at UIHC. You are invited to join us during our monthly seminar presentations.
Neuroscience and Pharmacology Seminar - Vadim Bolshakov, PhD
Neuropeptide-mediated gating of innate fear circuits
Vadim Bolshakov, PhD
Professor, Harvard Medical School
Director, Cellular Neurobiology Laboratory, McLean Hospital
Hawkeyes at Home: Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa
Hawkeyes at Home: Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa
Hawkeyes at Home: Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa
Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting
We have established a community of CCOM Informaticists who are applying these skills in their work at UIHC. You are invited to join us during our monthly seminar presentations.
Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs Events
Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour
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.
ACB Seminar Series - Katheryn Rothenberg
Dr. Katheryn Rothenberg, an Assistant Professor of Biology will present a seminar titled "Cell-cell Adhesion Remodeling And Strengthening Drives Collective Epithelial Migration."
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ACB Seminar Series - Dr. Guo-Chang Fan
Dr. Guo-Chang Fan, a Professor of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neurobiology from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine will present a seminar titled "Sectm1a and Probiotic EVs in Efferocytosis-Mediated Repair of Cardiac Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury."
Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour
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
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.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar: Dr. Rui Zhao
This event is open to the public.
Title TBA
Rui Zhao, PhD
University of Colorado Anschutz
Faculty Host: Lori Wallrath, PhD
Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour
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
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
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
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.