Carver College of Medicine

Getting to market: Iowa's universities work to commercialize research

The University of Iowa continues to work with faculty who want to commercialize their research so their work can make a difference in the world and potentially help the state's economy.
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University of Iowa graduates to celebrate commencement

Wednesday, May 2, 2018
More than 4,300 University of Iowa students will receive their degrees at spring 2018 commencement ceremonies, which begin Thursday, May 10, with the College of Pharmacy and end on Friday, May 25, with the College of Dentistry. All other ceremonies will take place May 11–13.
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UI biomedical engineering students tackle lymphedema in breast cancer patients

Tuesday, May 1, 2018
As part of their senior design course, four UI biomedical engineering students created the GAMA bra, a compression garment that can be worn by breast cancer patients after a unilateral mastectomy. The garment could help thousands of patients avoid painful swelling associated with lymphedema.

Video: Carver College of Medicine spring 2018 commencement ceremony (doctorate/master)

Thursday, April 26, 2018
A video recording of the spring 2018 Carver College of Medicine commencement ceremony for Doctor of Medicine and Master in Medical Education Degree candidates is now available for viewing. The event was held Friday, May 11.

Video: Carver College of Medicine spring 2018 commencement ceremony (Bachelor of Science)

Thursday, April 26, 2018
A video recording of the spring 2018 Carver College of Medicine commencement ceremony for Bachelor of Science candidates is now available for viewing. The event was held Saturday, May 12.

Clinical and Translational Science Award grant renewal totals $21 million

University of Iowa leaders announce the renewal of a $21 million grant of a Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

UI’s MADE program brings cost-effective, patient-focused faculty innovations to life

Thursday, March 22, 2018
The UI’s MADE program harnesses the existing capabilities of faculty and staff, as well as specialized university manufacturing and prototyping facilities, to create a “virtual” medical device company. MADE provides a system for bringing innovative but inexpensive medical inventions into production.
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University of Iowa establishes research group on nuclear energy and waste

Wednesday, March 21, 2018
A new, growing group of scientists at the University of Iowa is researching how to address the storage and potential reuse of nuclear waste. Armed with grants from various federal agencies, UI faculty in chemistry, engineering, and radiology also are educating undergraduate and graduate students about the work.

13 UI graduate programs ranked among nation's best

Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Each year, “U.S. News & World Report” ranks professional schools in business, education, engineering, law, medicine, and nursing. Read the 2019 rankings for each respective college at the UI.

Cancer in Iowa study notes link between cancer, obesity

The UI College of Public Health's annual Cancer in Iowa survey notes the increasing number of Iowans who suffer from obesity-related cancers.
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‘Cancer in Iowa’ report expects 6,300 cancer deaths in Iowa in 2018

Tuesday, March 6, 2018
An estimated 6,300 Iowans will die from cancer in 2018, 18 times the number killed in auto accidents, according to a new report released today by the State Health Registry of Iowa, based in the University of Iowa College of Public Health.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Annual ‘Cancer in Iowa’ report to be released March 6

Friday, March 2, 2018
Members of the media are invited to a press conference for the release of the State Health Registry of Iowa’s annual ‘Cancer in Iowa’ report. The State Health Registry of Iowa is based in the University of Iowa College of Public Health.