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
Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Avery Van De Water
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 1:00pm
Avery Van De Water is a PhD candidate in the Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. Their research has been conducted in Dorit Kliemann'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.
Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Angela Smith
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 11:00am
Angela Smith is a PhD candidate in the Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. Her research has been conducted in both Kathleen Sluka's and Stephanie Gantz's laboratories.
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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"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
Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting
Thursday, June 10, 2027 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Biomedical and Health Informatics Community Meeting
Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting
Thursday, May 13, 2027 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Biomedical and Health Informatics Community Meeting
Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting
Thursday, April 8, 2027 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Biomedical and Health Informatics Community Meeting
Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting
Thursday, March 11, 2027 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Biomedical and Health Informatics Community Meeting
Neuroscience News
White matter vs. gray matter
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Faculty members from the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience discuss understanding how different brain regions influence human cognition and behavior
November - Native American Heritage Month
Monday, November 8, 2021
This month showcases the rich culture of the native people of this land as well as honor the Native American and Indigenous People.
Congratulations to the 2021 Kwak-Ferguson Fellowship Winner Ryan Betters
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Congrats to Neuroscience Graduate Student, Ryan Betters! Ryan won the 2020 Kwak-Ferguson fellowship award for his research regarding neurodegenerative diseases. Read more about his work in the article attached! Read more here!
Rachel Schroeder Successfully Defends Thesis
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Congratulations to Rachel Schroeder (Stevens & Pieper Labs) on her successful thesis defense today, April 7th, 2021!
Rachel Schroeder's Recent Publication Featured in the Daily Iowan
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Rachel Schroeder (Stevens & Pieper labs, Psychiatry) recently published a first-author publication: “Maternal P7C3-A20 Treatment Protects Offspring from Neuropsychiatric Sequelae of Prenatal Stress”, see more here: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/ars.2020.8227, which was also featured in the Daily Iowan: https://dailyiowan.com/2021/02/04/iowa-and-ohio-researchers-discover-compound-with-the...
Congratulations to the 2020 Kwak-Ferguson Fellowship Winner Margaret Tish
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Congrats to Neuroscience Graduate Student, Maggie Tish! Maggie won the 2020 Kwak-Ferguson fellowship award for her research regarding neurodegenerative diseases. Read more about her work in the article attached! Read more here!
Black in Neuro Week July 27th through August 2nd
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Black in Neuroscience week is here! The UI Neuroscience Graduate Program is honored to celebrate Black excellence in neuro-related fields. The first #BlackInNeuroWeek is July 27-Aug 2. Current student, Micah Johnson, is featured in one of the profiles Visit https://www.blackinneuro.com/ for details on live online events, daily hashtags and conversations, resources, and profiles.