Jeremy Greenlee, a clinician-scientist in the University of Iowa Department of Neurosurgery, received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) on July 25 during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their research careers and who show exceptional promise for leadership. The award recognizes the contributions recipients have made to the advancement of science, technology, education, and mathematics (STEM) education, and to community service.

“Dr. Greenlee truly exemplifies what it means to fulfill all three missions of University of Iowa Health Care,” says Matthew Howard, chair of the UI Department of Neurosurgery. “He fully embraces our duty to care for patients, conduct research, and train the next generation of neurosurgeons.”

Greenlee conducts research into the neural mechanisms of speech production using grant support from the National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Deafness and Communication Disorders. He specializes in treating neurological disorders in both children and adults and has a particular interest in using technology called deep brain stimulation to help treat Parkinson’s disease.

In addition, Greenlee cares for patients affected by movement disorders and brain cancer. He also helps patients who need skull-base surgery and spinal procedures.