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
College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Kristina Thiel, PhD
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET) in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:
Kristina Thiel, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
All are welcome to attend. No pre-registration required.
College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Feng Zhang, PhD
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET) in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:
Feng Zhang, PhD
Associate Professor
Molecular Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
All are welcome to attend. No pre-registration required.
College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Bindu Gottam, MS, MBA, RAC
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET) in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:
Bindu Gottam, MS, MBA, RAC
Director of Preformulation and Formulation Development
University of Iowa Pharmaceuticals
All are welcome to attend. No pre-registration required.
College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Aktham Aburub, '04 PhD
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET) in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:
Aktham Aburub, '04 PhD
VP-Research-Synthetic Molecule Design and Development
Eli Lilly and Company
All are welcome to attend. No pre-registration required.
College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Eric Sundberg, PhD
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET) in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:
Eric Sundberg, PhD
Professor and Chair
Department of Biochemistry
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia
All are welcome to attend. No pre-registration required.
College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Robin Bogner, PhD
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET) in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:
Robin Bogner, PhD
Director, Kildsig Center for Pharmaceutical Processing Research (CPPR)
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut
Seminar Title: "Emerging Technology to Enhance the Stabilization of Therapeutics by Lyophilization"
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
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 & Pharmacology Seminar - Michelle Mazei-Robison, PhD
Novel molecular mechanisms induced in the ventral tegmental area by drugs of abuse
Michelle S. Mazei-Robison, PhD
Professor and Associate Chair
Department of Physiology
Michigan State University
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 & Pharmacology Workshop - Athira Anirudhan, PhD & Alex Keyes, PhD
Molecular mechanisms of mitochondrial Ca2+ efflux in neurons
Athira Anirudhan, PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar
Dr. Yuriy Usachev's Lab
Dynorphinergic neurons in the lateral pons inhibit inflammatory, neuropathic, and post-surgical pain via a descending circuit
Alex Keyes, PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar
Dr. Yuriy Usachev's Lab
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
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.