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UI researchers find early predictor for preeclampsia

Tuesday, July 8, 2014
University of Iowa researchers have discovered a biomarker that could give expecting mothers and their doctors the first simple blood test to reliably predict that a pregnant woman may develop preeclampsia, at least as early as 6 weeks into the pregnancy.
swollen Iowa River

Researchers concerned about Iowa climate

Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Iowa flood researcher Larry Weber says severe weather events could become the "new normal" if changes to curb carbon emissions aren't made soon.
Voyager I

Gurnett: Latest data confirms Voyager I in interstellar space

Tuesday, July 8, 2014
The latest data from UI space physicist Don Gurnett's plasma wave instrument aboard Voyager I confirms that the craft has reached interstellar space.
flood innundation map

UI Flood Center maps aid individuals, business-owners with real-time predictions

Monday, July 7, 2014
Larry Weber, director of IIHR at the University of Iowa, says the Iowa Flood Center website, with flood inundation maps built directly onto Google Maps, is an easy-to-understand, real-time view of how close floodwater will get to your favorite campground, or your front door.
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Volunteers needed for UI booth at State Fair

Monday, July 7, 2014
University of Iowa faculty, staff, and alumni: We’d love to have your help at the UI’s exhibit at the Iowa State Fair, Aug. 7-17, in Des Moines. Fair admission, parking passes, and a Hawkeye T-shirt will be provided.
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UI study finds walking improves mood, eases fatigue in those with Parkinson's disease

Thursday, July 3, 2014
In yet another endorsement for getting on your feet and walking, UI researchers said Wednesday that people with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease may improve their motor function, mood, fatigue levels, and more by taking regular aerobic walks.

'Fiske Guide' names UI a best buy for 2015

Wednesday, July 2, 2014
For the tenth straight year, the University of Iowa has been designated a “Best Buy” in the Fiske Guide to Colleges.

UI flood update for July 2, 2014

Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Here is the latest official information about flood preparation efforts at the University of Iowa.
FilmScene rooftop patio with umbrellas and seats

WorldCanvass partners with FilmScene for 2014-15 season

Wednesday, July 2, 2014
International Programs (IP) at the UI announces a new partnership for IP’s television and radio series WorldCanvass; Starting in September, WorldCanvass will be held once a month on Tuesday nights at FilmScene, a state-of-the-art theater located on Iowa City’s pedestrian mall.

Opera Theatre to present 'Patience' July 10-13

Wednesday, July 2, 2014
The University of Iowa Summer Opera will present Gilbert and Sullivan’s "Patience" at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, July 10-12, and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.

Achievements: UI faculty, staff, students, and alumni making news

Monday, June 30, 2014
University staff, faculty, students, and alumni are accomplishing great things every day. See who's making news with awards, publications, promotion and tenure, and more.
Robert F. Mullins, Ph.D., studies degenerative diseases of the retina in his lab at the UI Carver College of Medicine.

More than meets the eye

Friday, June 27, 2014
The Iowa Lions Eye Bank, a leading resource for research on eye diseases and cornea transplantation, is housed at the University of Iowa. Researchers are using the Eye Bank to understand blinding eye diseases and develop new treatments.