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
Association of Multicultural Scientists (AMS) Annual Comprehensive Exam Panel
We are the Association of Multicultural Scientists (AMS), a student organization based in the Carver College of Medicine dedicated to fostering connection, community, and support among scientists. Our diverse membership includes undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff, all united by a shared commitment to mentorship, inclusion, and scientific excellence.
We will be hosting our 📓 Annual Comprehensive Exam Panel ✏️will take place on Thursday, February...
Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Graduate Program Guest Speaker: Dr. Stephani Sutherland, PhD
The Neuroscience Graduate Program is pleased to welcome Stephani Sutherland, PhD, a neuroscientist and science communication professional, for a guest seminar focused on careers in science communication.
Dr. Sutherland will begin with an overview of career paths in science communication, drawing on her own wide-ranging professional journey. Trained as a neuroscientist, she has built a multifaceted career as a science communicator, writer, journalist, and educator, translating complex research for...
Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Hannah Stutt
Hannah Stutt is a PhD candidate in the Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. Her research has been conducted in Dr. Nandakumar Narayanan's laboratory.
If you are unable to attend in person, please consider showing your support and attending via Zoom. Please email britt-hokanson@uiowa.edu for the zoom link.
Distinguished Biomedical Scholars Lecture - Ian S. Maze, PhD
Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Utsav Mukherjee
Utsav Mukherjee is a PhD candidate in the Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. His research has been conducted in Dr. Ted Abel's laboratory.
If you are unable to attend in person, please consider showing your support and attending via Zoom. Please email britt-hokanson@uiowa.edu for the zoom link.
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
Pain Interest Group Workshop - Adriana Della Pietra, PhD
Comparison of Phyto- and Endocannabinoid Effects in Migraine Models
Adriana Della Pietra, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher in Dr. Andrew Russo's Lab
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 Workshop - Emily Hagan and Tehreem Haider
The role of neonatal testosterone dysregulation on early development and behavior in wild-type mice
Emily Hagan
Pharmacology Graduate Student
Dr. Sarah Ferri's Lab
Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Genetic Etiology, and Research Approaches
Tehreem Haider
Pharmacology Graduate Student
Dr. Stefan Strack's Lab
Hardin Open Workshops - EndNote Desktop (Zoom)
EndNote is a reference management tool that helps you to easily gather together your references in one place, organize them, and then insert them into papers and format them in a style of your choosing. This session will walk you through the basics of using EndNote to collect and format your citations. The class will be hands-on, and there will be time for questions at the end.
PLEASE NOTE
Enrollment in HOW is open to all University of Iowa affiliates and residents of the state of Iowa. Advance...
Neuroscience & Pharmacology Postdoctoral Seminar - Zhenggang Zhu, PhD
The Dopamine Pedal for Feasting with Friends
Zhenggang Zhu, PhD
Postdoctoral Associate
Department of Neurosciences
University of California San Diego
Zoom link: elyse-myers@uiowa.edu
Study Hall
Hardin Open Workshops - ORCiD: Open Researcher and Contributor ID (Zoom)
What is ORCID? Why would you want one? This session will discuss ORCID, how researchers can benefit from having one, and how ORCID connects with other information systems. This will also be a hands-on workshop where everyone will have the chance to create their own ORCID and learn the most efficient ways to populate their profile with their publications.
PLEASE NOTE
Enrollment in HOW is open to all University of Iowa affiliates and residents of the state of Iowa. Advance registration is required...
Study Hall
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
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 - Dr. Pierre Coulombe
Dr. Pierre Coulombe, Professor and Chair of the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology from the University of Michigan, will present a seminar titled "Sequential Expression of Keratins Regulate Progenitor and Differentiating Keratinocytes in Healthy and Diseased Skin."
Colloquium - A Hessian View of Fine-tuning, Task Attribution, and Reinforcement Learning: Three Vignettes in Modern Machine Learning
Hardin Open Workshops - ORCiD: Open Researcher and Contributor ID (Zoom)
What is ORCID? Why would you want one? This session will discuss ORCID, how researchers can benefit from having one, and how ORCID connects with other information systems. This will also be a hands-on workshop where everyone will have the chance to create their own ORCID and learn the most efficient ways to populate their profile with their publications.
PLEASE NOTE
Enrollment in HOW is open to all University of Iowa affiliates and residents of the state of Iowa. Advance registration is required...
The University of Iowa Computing Conference (UICC) 2026
The University of Iowa Computing Conference (UICC) 2026
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
Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Graduate Program Guest Speaker: Dr. Stephani Sutherland, PhD
The Neuroscience Graduate Program is pleased to welcome Stephani Sutherland, PhD, a neuroscientist and science communication professional, for a guest seminar focused on careers in science communication.
Dr. Sutherland will begin with an overview of career paths in science communication, drawing on her own wide-ranging professional journey. Trained as a neuroscientist, she has built a multifaceted career as a science communicator, writer, journalist, and educator, translating complex research for...
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.