A University of Iowa virologist who developed the first mouse model of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) says experience with the SARS outbreak in 2003-04 has helped with rapid MERS response.

The University of Iowa College of Public Health, led by dean Sue Curry, is building a network of southern Iowa business leaders interested in collaborating with the college to make their communities healthier.

Health care is an ever-evolving field. From classroom education to technology, clinical programs, and research, the UI College of Nursing is working on many fronts to not only respond to change, but to answer it with innovation.

University of Iowa researcher Jeff Ohlmann says more and more NFL teams are using advanced statistics to make their draft picks, and he's developed a model that could help.

A former congressman and an aide to Gov. Terry Branstad gave students a behind the scenes look at how laws are made in the Legislation class they co-taught this spring in the College of Law.

Lush green lawns dotted with trees and shrubs confer an aura of high social status on a household, and research by UI psychologist Rebecca Neel shows this association may make people hesitant to opt for natural landscapes requiring low water usage.

Rita Frantz, dean of the University of Iowa College of Nursing, says nurse residency programs will play a major role as an experienced generation of nurses is replaced by new graduates with little experience.

UI scientists have shown that a natural steroidal compound derived from green tomatoes boosts the growth of human muscle cells in lab cultures and is a potent inhibitor of muscle atrophy in mice.

The search committee for the University of Iowa Alumni Association President/CEO has invited three finalists to interview with faculty, staff, students, and community leaders. A public forum will be held for each candidate, with the first candidate visiting the UI campus today, Monday, May 5.

New UI research has found that children born just a few weeks prematurely have more social, behavioral, and academic problems than children born at full term.

Thursday, May 1, was a big day for philanthropy on the University of Iowa campus, as the UI and the UI Foundation celebrated the third annual “Phil’s Day.” Short for philanthropy, “Phil” represents all who donate to the university, as well as everyone who benefits from those gifts.

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