Carver College of Medicine

Medicine dean candidates take part in forums

Monday, June 4, 2012
Starting Tuesday, June 5, the search committee for the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine dean will host a series of public forums where each of the five candidates under consideration for the position will address the topic, "What is Your Vision for the Future of Academic Medical Centers."

College of Medicine honors six alumni for achievement, service

Monday, June 4, 2012
The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine will honor six individuals at the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony and luncheon Friday, June 8 at the Levitt Center for University Advancement.
Bedica Ermilus

Bedica memorial

Thursday, May 31, 2012
The young life of Bedica Ermilus will be celebrated with a memorial service Saturday, as those whose hearts she stole during her life-saving trip from her native Haiti to Iowa City in March mourn the infant who died just days after returning home, likely from disease common in Haiti.

Rachow critiques nuclear-emergency planning

Thursday, May 31, 2012
UI faculty member John Rachow, past president of Physicians for Social Responsibility, says nuclear-emergency preparedness plans are out-of-date.

UI program forges statewide research network

Thursday, May 31, 2012
Starting this week, faculty and students from five Iowa colleges will join a growing network of scientists and science educators focused on strengthening research ties and science education throughout the state.

Magnotta comments on brain pH research

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Vincent Magnotta, associate professor of radiology in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, comments on UI research revealing changes in brain pH.

Alumni Association honors 12 for achievement, service

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
From designing superior running shoes to developing a cure for testicular cancer, UI alumni are making their marks across the spectrum.

Erickson studies urinary tract symptoms

Thursday, May 24, 2012
Research by University of Iowa urologist Bradley A. Erickson indicates that a health diet may lower the risk of lower urinary tract symptoms.
Christopher Cooper during his eye exam

Minor shift, major improvement

Thursday, May 24, 2012
University of Iowa faculty member Vinit Mahajan discusses how a modified procedure for retinal surgery on infants and young children can be safer, reduce the possibility of injury, and shorten recovery time.

Weinstein studies scoliosis treatment

Thursday, May 24, 2012
Dr. Stuart Weinstein's Bracing in Adolescent Scoliosis Trial aims to discover reliable factors to predict the technique's usefulness.

Ponseti transformed athlete's life

Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The life of Regina High School athlete Chris Nepola was transformed by the Ponseti method of clubfoot treatment, pioneered at the University of Iowa.
Portrait of Charles Read

Stories from ashore

Monday, May 21, 2012
At 93 years old, Charles Read has more than his fair share of stories to tell. The retired doctor and researcher from UI Hospitals and Clinics describes his time as a Canadian Navy doctor during World War II and his duties as a part-time rural physician in his new book, This Navy Doctor Came Ashore.