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UI researcher beneficiary of 'Lemonade Stand' funding

Thursday, October 17, 2013
UI pediatric cancer specialist Sue O'Dorisio is among five researchers across the country chosen to receive a $100,000 springboard grant to jumpstart a promising investigation.

Media advisory: Wynn Institute for Vision Research naming celebration

Tuesday, October 15, 2013
This Friday, Oct. 18, University of Iowa President Sally Mason will commemorate the naming of the University of Iowa Stephen A. Wynn Institute for Vision Research on the UI campus.
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Iowa medical school among nation's best in managing conflicts of interest

Tuesday, October 15, 2013
The University of Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine has one of the country’s strictest conflict of interest policies limiting industry-related gifts, meals, drug samples, and payments for things like travel, according to a new industry report.
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Social workers in the Corridor, nationwide deal with more than welfare issues

Monday, October 14, 2013
The UI School of Social Work prepares students to work in many different practice settings.

A mentor at heart

Monday, October 14, 2013
Allyn Mark is recognized internationally for his research in brain control of the cardiovascular system and blood pressure, but his greatest passion is as a mentor to trainees and young faculty. Mark will be honored for his exceptional mentoring skills with the 2013 UI Carver College of Medicine’s Distinguished Mentor Award.

UI Health Care named a national leader on conflict of interest policy

Monday, October 14, 2013
The Institute of Medicine as a Profession released its new study Oct. 11 on conflict of interest (COI) policies that shows the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine has one of the five strongest COI policies in the nation.

VA uses web-based approach to reach UI veterans

Thursday, October 10, 2013
The Iowa City VA Health Care System and the University of Iowa have collaborated on a project to improve veterans' access to VA mental health care and awareness of UI resources available to veterans on campus.
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Medical industry heads off looming nurse shortage

Thursday, October 10, 2013
Iowa will not be immune from a projected nationwide nursing shortage: “About 42 percent of nurses in Iowa are 50 years old or older,” said Rita Frantz, UI College of Nursing dean, “so there will be an exodus in the next 10 years or so” as the state’s nurses retire.

100 years of care, research, teaching for UI Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

Thursday, October 10, 2013
University of Iowa Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation marks its centennial with a celebration in Iowa City Oct. 10-13.
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Scientists report finding gene mutations connected to eating disorders

Wednesday, October 9, 2013
University of Iowa scientists have discovered two gene mutations that they believe are associated with an increased risk of eating disorders.

Policy experts to discuss impact of Affordable Care Act at UI-sponsored forum

Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Rebalancing Health Care in the Heartland, the sixth in an ongoing series of forums designed to support Iowa policymakers in their efforts to improve health care for Iowans, takes place Tuesday, Oct. 15 in Des Moines and will focus on public-private sector strategies and the impact of the Affordable Care Act on business.

Two genes linked to increased risk for eating disorders

Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Scientists from the University of Iowa and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have discovered—by studying the genetics of two families severely affected by eating disorders—two gene mutations, one in each family, that are associated with increased risk of developing eating disorders.