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
2025 Hawk-IDDRC Annual Retreat
Friday, June 20, 2025 9:00am to 4:00pm
Please join us for the 2025 Hawk-IDDRC Annual RetreatFriday, June 20, 20259am – 4pmMERF 2117Keynote Speaker: Melissa Brotman, PhD, Chief of the Neuroscience and Novel Therapeutics Unit, Emotion and Development Branch at the National Institute of Mental Health "Translation, treatment and technology: An integrative approach to pediatric psychopathology"REGISTRATION IS LIVE NOW! VISIT IDDRC.uiowa.edu (REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 13)
Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Amy Barry
Thursday, July 10, 2025 11:30am
Amy Barry is a PhD candidate in Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. She is a member of Drs. Bengi Baran and Peg Nopoulos's labs.If you are unable to attend in person, please consider showing your support and attending via Zoom.https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/95329954724Meeting ID: 953 2995 4724
Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Brittany Todd
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 11:00am
Brittany Todd is a PhD candidate in the Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, as well as a student in the Medical Scientist Training Program. Her research has been with Drs. Alexander Bassuk and Elizabeth Newell's laboratories.
Outstanding Alumni
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DISSERTATION PRIZE WINNERS AWARDED BY THE GRADUATE COLLEGE.
Joseph Parvizi, Michael Koenigs, and Benton Purnell (right), Katelyn Joyal EARNED THE SPRIESTERSBACH DISSERTATION PRIZE.
Matthew Sutterer, Arianna Rigon, Banu Gumusoglu, Victoria Muller Ewald (left) and Alex Petrucci WON THE REX MONTGOMERY DISSERTATION PRIZE.
"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
Congratulations to Dr. Katelyn Joyal, Recipient of the D.C. Spriestersbach Dissertation Prize
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Neuroscience Graduate Program affiliated researchers receive 2025 Helen Keller Prize for pioneering eye research
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Sheffield and Stone recognized for transformative research uncovering the genetic drivers of blinding eye diseases like macular degeneration and glaucoma
Stanley Perlman elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Neuroscience program faculty receives one of the most prestigious honors in the US scientific community
Michael Welsh receives 2025 Canada Gairdner International Award
Friday, April 11, 2025
Curiosity and collaboration, leading to excellence
Michael Welsh’s research changed understanding and treatment of cystic fibrosis. His drive to learn and forward-looking approach exemplifies teamwork and shared success at Iowa.
Four of Seven UI faculty selected for National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leaders Forum
Monday, March 24, 2025
Carver College of Medicine Research Events
Topics in Human Genetics
Monday, June 23, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The course is open to individuals wishing to learn more about current topics in Human Genetics who meet the following criteria; individuals must have completed a course in genetics and are currently in a genetics lab, or have past genetics research experience. Genetics educators are also welcome to attend the course.The objective of the course is to provide persons familiar with genetics a broad overview of gene identification, molecular genetics, complex disease, next generation sequencing...
Topics in Human Genetics
Monday, June 30, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The course is open to individuals wishing to learn more about current topics in Human Genetics who meet the following criteria; individuals must have completed a course in genetics and are currently in a genetics lab, or have past genetics research experience. Genetics educators are also welcome to attend the course.The objective of the course is to provide persons familiar with genetics a broad overview of gene identification, molecular genetics, complex disease, next generation sequencing...
Topics in Human Genetics
Monday, July 7, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The course is open to individuals wishing to learn more about current topics in Human Genetics who meet the following criteria; individuals must have completed a course in genetics and are currently in a genetics lab, or have past genetics research experience. Genetics educators are also welcome to attend the course.The objective of the course is to provide persons familiar with genetics a broad overview of gene identification, molecular genetics, complex disease, next generation sequencing...
Hardin Open Workshops - EndNote Desktop (Zoom)
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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 NOTEClass will be taught via Zoom. Advance registration is required. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link 30...
Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting
Thursday, July 10, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
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.
Hardin Open Workshops: EMBASE (Zoom)
Thursday, July 10, 2025 2:00pm to 3:00pm
EMBASE is a biomedical and pharmaceutical database containing bibliographic records with abstracts. Although there is overlap with records from PubMed, there are also many unique records. This hands-on session will show you how to conduct basic searches using EMBASE’s quick search box, how to conduct searches using EMTREE subject headings, and how to use subheadings for drug and disease topics.PLEASE NOTEClass will be taught via Zoom. Advance registration is required. Registrants will be emailed...
Topics in Human Genetics
Monday, July 14, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The course is open to individuals wishing to learn more about current topics in Human Genetics who meet the following criteria; individuals must have completed a course in genetics and are currently in a genetics lab, or have past genetics research experience. Genetics educators are also welcome to attend the course.The objective of the course is to provide persons familiar with genetics a broad overview of gene identification, molecular genetics, complex disease, next generation sequencing...
Hardin Open Workshops - PubMed (Zoom)
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 10:00am to 11:00am
This hands-on session will help you improve your searching through best practices for basic and advanced searching and show you features for saving or exporting citations. The session will also help you understand medical subject headings (MeSH) and how they improve your search as well as the benefits of a MyNCBI account.PLEASE NOTE:Class will be taught via Zoom. Advance registration is required. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link 30 minutes before the class time.
Topics in Human Genetics
Monday, July 21, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The course is open to individuals wishing to learn more about current topics in Human Genetics who meet the following criteria; individuals must have completed a course in genetics and are currently in a genetics lab, or have past genetics research experience. Genetics educators are also welcome to attend the course.The objective of the course is to provide persons familiar with genetics a broad overview of gene identification, molecular genetics, complex disease, next generation sequencing...
Topics in Human Genetics
Monday, July 28, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The course is open to individuals wishing to learn more about current topics in Human Genetics who meet the following criteria; individuals must have completed a course in genetics and are currently in a genetics lab, or have past genetics research experience. Genetics educators are also welcome to attend the course.The objective of the course is to provide persons familiar with genetics a broad overview of gene identification, molecular genetics, complex disease, next generation sequencing...
Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs Events
Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Nathan Witmer
Monday, June 30, 2025 10:00am
Nathan Witmer is a PhD candidate in the Biomedical Science (Molecular Medicine) Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. His research has been conducted in Ryan Boudreau's laboratory.If you are not able to attend in person, please consider showing your support by attending via Zoom. https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/95883392288
Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Amy Barry
Thursday, July 10, 2025 11:30am
Amy Barry is a PhD candidate in Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. She is a member of Drs. Bengi Baran and Peg Nopoulos's labs.If you are unable to attend in person, please consider showing your support and attending via Zoom.https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/95329954724Meeting ID: 953 2995 4724
5th Annual BioBlitz at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory
Saturday, July 12, 2025 9:00am to 11:00am
What types of plants, animals, and fungal life might you find at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory? Let's find out! Join researchers in collecting, observing, and recording biodiversity at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory in our 5th Annual BioBlitz. Your findings will inform a major research project and will contribute to the fifth data point in a multi-year documentation of how diversity changes at this site over time. Collections will be housed with the UI Museum of Natural History...
5th Annual BioBlitz at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory
Saturday, July 12, 2025 9:00am to 11:00am
What types of plants, animals, and fungal life might you find at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory? Let's find out! Join researchers in collecting, observing, and recording biodiversity at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory in our 5th Annual BioBlitz. Your findings will inform a major research project and will contribute to the fifth data point in a multi-year documentation of how diversity changes at this site over time. Collections will be housed with the UI Museum of Natural History...
Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour
Monday, July 14, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
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.
Hardin Open Workshops - ORCiD: Open Researcher and Contributor ID (Zoom)
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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 NOTEClass will be taught via Zoom. Advance registration is required. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link 30 minutes before the...
Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour
Monday, August 11, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
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. Patrick Oakes
Thursday, September 4, 2025 10:30am to 11:20am
This event is open to the public."TBA"Patrick Oakes, PhDLoyola University ChicagoFaculty Host: Kris DeMali, PhDOakes Lab | https://patrickoakeslab.com/
Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour
Monday, September 8, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
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.
Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Brittany Todd
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 11:00am
Brittany Todd is a PhD candidate in the Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, as well as a student in the Medical Scientist Training Program. Her research has been with Drs. Alexander Bassuk and Elizabeth Newell's laboratories.