Joseph Szot has been named associate dean for continuing and integrated medical education in the UI Carver College of Medicine.

Kevin Campbell and Michael Welsh will continue to serve as Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) investigators for another five years following renewal of their appointments by HHMI.

Lois J. Geist has been named the new associate provost for faculty in the University of Iowa’s Office of the Provost. Geist previously served as associate dean of faculty affairs and development in the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and professor of internal medicine.

The University of Iowa is often regarded as “the Writing University” because of its world-renowned Iowa Writers’ Workshop, but an appreciation and commitment to great writing is evident across the entire UI campus—including the Carver College of Medicine.

Study by a professor in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine shows that social workers suggest age 12 might be a safe time for many children to be left home alone.

With accomplishments ranging from mentoring students to outstanding service to the university on committees and more, the annual event recognizes faculty and staff members from across colleges and departments.

Ted Abel, professor and chair of the Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology in the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and director of the Iowa Neuroscience Institute at the UI, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.

National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" program featured a summer program at the University of Iowa that offers educational, research, and social opportunities for gifted students with disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder. The program is run by the Belin-Blank Center.

Ted Abel has been named chair and departmental executive officer of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology.

Three University of Iowa scientists in the Iowa Neuroscience Institute (INI) have received NARSAD Young Investigator grants from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation for projects focused on addiction, depression, and brain imaging. The two-year, $70,000 grants help promising young scientists launch careers in neuroscience and psychiatry.

University of Iowa graduate students Ana-Monica Racila and Serena Gumusoglu have been awarded funding to pursue academic work and lead innovative community projects that empower women and girls. The awards are from the American Association of University Women.

The Summer Health Professions Education Program celebrates 30 years of preparing students who are underrepresented in the health professions for careers in health and medicine. The program has introduced nearly 30,000 first- and second-year college students, including those at the UI, to careers in medicine, dentistry, and other health professions.