Director Spotlight
On location with Neuroscience Program Director Daniel Tranel, PhD
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Iowa Neuroscience Institute
Provides collaborative support for the neuroscience community.
News & Events
Congratulations to Sara Mitchell on the successful presentation and defense of her doctoral thesis in Neuroscience!
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Sara Mitchell successfully presented and defended her thesis on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Her research in the laboratories of Hanna Stevens, MD, PhD, in the Department of Psychiatry, and Rainbo Hultman, PhD, in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Benjamin DeCorte, PhD
Monday, June 1, 2026
To honor Ben's memory and enduring contributions to the Neuroscience Graduate Program, we are proud to announce that the Young Investigator Award will be renamed the Benjamin J. DeCorte Young Investigator Award. This recognition reflects the qualities Ben exemplified throughout his career: scientific excellence, innovation, integrity, and a commitment to advancing neuroscience.
Congratulations to all of our students who successfully defended their thesis this academic year!
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Congratulations to our 2025–2026 Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience thesis defense students!
Congratulations to Annie Rohl on the successful presentation and defense of her doctoral thesis in Neuroscience!
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Annie Rohl successfully presented and defended her thesis on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Her research was conducted under the guidance and mentorship of Jeremy Greenlee, MD and Joel Berger, PhD. Annie joins a growing list of new PhDs graduating during the 2025 - 2026 academic year.
Congratulations to Brooke Yeager on the successful presentation and defense of her doctoral thesis in Neuroscience!
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Brooke Yeager successfully presented and defended her thesis on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Her research was conducted under the guidance and mentorship of Nandakumar Narayanan, MD, PhD. Brooke joins a growing list of new PhDs graduating during the 2025 - 2026 academic year.
Utsav Mukherjee, PhD, Successfully Defends Doctoral Thesis in Neuroscience
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Utsav Mukherjee successfully presented and defended his thesis on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. His research was conducted under the guidance and mentorship of Ted Abel, PhD. Utsav joins a growing list of new PhDs graduating during the 2025 - 2026 academic year.
Ashby Martin, PhD, Successfully Defends Dissertation in Neuroscience
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Ashby Martin successfully presented and defended his thesis on Monday, April 6, 2026. His research was conducted under the guidance and mentorship of Dan Tranel, PhD. Ashby joins a growing list of new PhDs graduating during the 2025 - 2026 academic year.
Congratulations to Hannah Stutt on a successful thesis defense!
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Hannah Stutt successfully presented and defended her thesis on Monday, March 23, 2026. Her research was conducted under the guidance and mentorship of Nandakumar Narayanan, MD, PhD. Hannah joins a growing list of new PhDs graduating during the 2025 - 2026 academic year.
From Data to Discovery: James Kent Pioneers Next-Generation Neuroimaging Meta-Analyses
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
IDGP Neuroscience Events
Summer Undergraduate Research Program Seminars
Thursday, July 9, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The first of a series as part of the Summer Undergraduate Research Program
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.”
Carver College of Medicine Research Events
Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting
Thursday, September 9, 2027 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Biomedical and Health Informatics Community Meeting
Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting
Thursday, August 12, 2027 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Biomedical and Health Informatics Community Meeting
Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting
Thursday, July 8, 2027 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Biomedical and Health Informatics Community Meeting
Graduate Student Events
Summer Undergraduate Research Program Seminars
Thursday, June 18, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The first of a series as part of the Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Summer Undergraduate Research Program Seminars
Thursday, June 25, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The first of a series as part of the Summer Undergraduate Research Program
UIPDA Inaugural Postdoc Conference
Friday, June 26, 2026 8:00am to 5:00pm
The University of Iowa Postdoctoral Association is excited to host the 1st Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Conference! Postdocs from all disciplines are invited to participate by presenting a poster, giving a 5 to 10-minute oral presentation, or attending the conference.