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
Biology Seminar: "Turning the Dials on Collective Cell Migration: The Role of Rap1 GTPase"
Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Katelin Scott
Katelin Scott is a PhD candidate in the Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. Her research has been conducted in Aislinn Williams' laboratory.
If you are unable to attend in person, please consider showing your support and attending via Zoom. Please email [email protected] for the zoom link.
Joint Guest Speaker - Neuroscience and Molecular Medicine - Milton Pividori, PhD
The University of Iowa Neuroscience Graduate Program and Biomedical Science Program in Molecular Medicine are pleased to welcome Milton Pividori, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, as our upcoming graduate programs guest speaker!
Dr. Pividori will present: "Interpretable AI Approaches to Precision Medicine"
His work at the intersection of biomedical informatics, machine learning, and precision medicine explores exciting...
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Virtual Career Development Series - Genetics alumna, Kim Bekas, PhD
📣 Career Development Series: Finding Flexibility in a Career in Grantsmanship
Looking for a career path that keeps you connected to research while offering a different kind of flexibility after the PhD? Grantsmanship may be an option worth exploring!
The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Office of Cancer Career Enhancement and Training is hosting the next session of its Career Development Series, featuring Kim Bekas, PhD (‘22 Genetics).
Kim currently serves as a Grants & Contracts Officer IV and...
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Virtual Career Development Series - Neuroscience alumna, Amanda Bullert, PhD
Curious about where a PhD can take you beyond the traditional academic career path? Join the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Office of Cancer Career Enhancement and Training for an upcoming Career Development Series conversation featuring
University of Iowa alumna Amanda Bullert, PhD (‘23 Neuroscience)!
💻 “Careers in Research Computing: Data, Supercomputing & Beyond”
Amanda Bullert, PhD (‘23 Neuroscience)
Senior Research Data Consultant
Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain
University of...
Outstanding Alumni
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"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.”
Iowa Neuroscience Institute Events
Iowa Neuroscience Institute Seminar: Alicia Izquierdo, PhD
Friends of Iowa Neuroscience Social @ SfN
Those attending the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting in Washington, D.C., are invited to join us for the Friends of Iowa social
Tuesday, Nov 17
6-10 p.m.
Paris Ballroom, Hotel Monaco
700 F. St. NW
Neuroscience News
Neuroscience Celebrates Angela Smith's Successful Dissertation Seminar and Defense
Neuroscience Graduate Student Yassine Wins People's Choice in STEM Award at 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
Congratulations to Yassine Filali on advancing to the 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Finals!
Neuroscience Alumnus Parker Abbott Represents UIRF at UI Research Services Fair
Congratulations to Avery Van De Water on the successful presentation and defense of their doctoral thesis in Neuroscience!
Congratulations to Neuroscience Alumna Ashley Plumb, PhD ’24, on NIH F32 Fellowship!
