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On location with Neuroscience Program Director Daniel Tranel, PhD

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IDGP Neuroscience Events

Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Avery Van De Water promotional image

Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Avery Van De Water

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 1:00pm
Spence Labs

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 promotional image

Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Angela Smith

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 11:00am
Medical Education Research Facility

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.

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Outstanding Alumni 

Alex Petrucci

Alex Petrucci

Eric Emmons

Eric Emmons

Katelyn Joyal

Katelyn Joyal

Victoria Muller Ewald

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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 E
Benton Purnell
Serena Gumusoglu
"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.”

Banu Gumusoglu, PhD

2020 winner, Rex Montgomery Dissertation Prize

Carver College of Medicine Research Events

Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting

Thursday, September 9, 2027 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Biomedical and Health Informatics Community Meeting

Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting

Thursday, August 12, 2027 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Biomedical and Health Informatics Community Meeting

Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting

Thursday, July 8, 2027 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Biomedical and Health Informatics Community Meeting

Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting

Thursday, June 10, 2027 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Biomedical and Health Informatics Community Meeting

Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting

Thursday, May 13, 2027 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Biomedical and Health Informatics Community Meeting

Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting

Thursday, April 8, 2027 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Biomedical and Health Informatics Community Meeting

Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting

Thursday, March 11, 2027 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Biomedical and Health Informatics Community Meeting

Neuroscience News

Stanley Perlman National Academy of Sciences 2025

Stanley Perlman elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Carver College of Medicine - University of Iowa
Neuroscience program faculty receives one of the most prestigious honors in the US scientific community
2025 Iowa Brain Bee Winner at USA Brain Bee

2025 Iowa Brain Bee Finalist Makes it to Final Round of USA Brain Bee National Championship

Monday, May 5, 2025
Maya Evans - Thesis Congrats

Congratulations to Maya Evans on a successful thesis defense!

Monday, April 21, 2025
Dr. Welsh 2025 2025 Canada Gairdner International Award

Michael Welsh receives 2025 Canada Gairdner International Award

Friday, April 11, 2025
University of Iowa Health Care
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.

Joshua Weiner elected to latest class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellows

Thursday, March 27, 2025
Office of Strategic Communication
Four of Seven UI faculty selected for National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leaders Forum 2025 are Neuroscience Affiliates

Four of Seven UI faculty selected for National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leaders Forum

Monday, March 24, 2025
Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost
Zorilla, Erik in White Coat

Congratulations to program alumnus Erik Zorrilla, PhD!

Monday, March 3, 2025
Dr. Zorrilla is the first author of the recent paper, “Combined effects of cannabidiol and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol alleviate migraine-like symptoms in mice,” which has been selected as the Editor’s Choice for the February issue of Cephalalgia.
02102025 Chiara Borrelli AHA Predoctoral Fellowship Awardee

Chiara Borrelli Announced as Awardee of AHA's Predoctoral Fellowship

Monday, February 10, 2025
American Heart Association
2025 Dare to Discover - NSCI

Four students from the neuroscience graduate program featured in the 2025 Dare to Discover Campaign

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Office of the Vice President for Research
12042024 - Micah Johnson - Thesis

Congratulations to Micah Johnson on a successful thesis defense!

Thursday, December 5, 2024
Micah presented her thesis seminar and defense on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024.