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.
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.
IDGP Neuroscience Events
Summer Undergraduate Research Program Seminars
Thursday, June 11, 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 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
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 June 11, 2026
Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting
Thursday, August 12, 2027 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Biomedical and Health Informatics Community Meeting June 11, 2026
Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting
Thursday, July 8, 2027 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Biomedical and Health Informatics Community Meeting June 11, 2026
Graduate Student Events
Summer Undergraduate Research Program Seminars
Thursday, June 11, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The first of a series as part of the Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Online MSW Info Session
Thursday, June 11, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Please join us via Zoom for an info session to learn more about the online MSW program.
https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/91760640877
Questions? Contact Lauren at ssw-admissions@uiowa.edu
Improving Scholarly Communication Series - Writing for Publication
Friday, June 12, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
The Improving Scholarly Communication sessions are a three-part series designed to provide you strategies to improve the clarity of your scholarly communications, both written and oral. These workshops are hosted by Paul Casella (Academic/Scientific Editorial Manager; Office of Faculty Affairs and Development) and will take place in-person during the summer of 2026.
Session 1 - Writing for Publication (Friday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to noon; University Capitol Centre)
A clear and reasoned...