Smart divisions recognize members’ professional achievements. Strong ones celebrate each other’s personal milestones, too. The Division of Immunology makes a point to acknowledge all manner of accomplishments. They regularly host potlucks and socials to celebrate team successes, building community. A timely example is a mini baby shower, dubbed a “baby sprinkle” by the division’s administrative […]
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology hosts an annual CME featuring presentations by UI clinicians and APPs on trending topics in the field. Every year, there’s plenty to discuss, and the 2026 Update was no different. After starting the morning with a continental breakfast and coffee, health professionals filled the Coralville Hyatt’s Oakdale Ballroom for […]
Article: Theratyping as a tool to guide clinical decision-making in patients with suspected cystic fibrosis and variants currently ineligible for CFTR modulator therapy Authors: Ryan M Gannon, Brittany A Wright, Brandon A Bettis, Mary E Teresi, Anthony J Fischer, Rebecca L Weiner, Tahuanty Peña, Douglas B Hornick, Ian M Thornell, Tayyab Rehman, Alejandro A Pezzulo […]
The below announcement was sent to the Department of Internal Medicine earlier today by Chair & DEO Upinder Singh, MD. It is my great pleasure to announce that Umar Farooq, MD, has accepted the role of Director for the Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplantation. Dr. Farooq has served as the interim […]
Below are those named to this month’s Internal Medicine Honor Roll—an employee recognition program where team members (clinicians, researchers, educators, trainees, staff, etc.) can recognize other team members who are doing great things. We are pleased to recognize their contributions! Nominate someone today! Shinya Hasegawa, Fellow Infectious Diseases Anonymous nomination Despite a busy two […]
When Martha Carvour, MD, PhD, thinks about improving health care systems, she does not begin by designing something new. She starts by asking the right questions. In her recent Grand Rounds presentation, Carvour referenced a Nature study that found that when people confront structural problems, they tend to add layers of complexity rather than remove barriers. Even when removing […]
Article: PRMT5 Inhibition Hits a Nerve (Sheath Tumor): A Targeted Strategy for MPNSTs Authors: Alexa P Sheehan, Akshaya Warrier, Rebecca D Dodd Journal: Clin Cancer Res. 2025 Nov 14;31(22):4620-4622 Abstract: Protein arginine methyltransferase 5 inhibitors represent a promising therapeutic approach for multiple cancers, but their clinical development is hindered by toxicity to normal cells. Synthetic […]
Today’s the day before Valentine’s Day. How can I not say a few things about love? At last weekend’s Super Bowl we saw the message displayed: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.” I don’t think that anyone devoting their career to health care could find this a debatable concept, but I’d like […]
The Department of Internal Medicine is pleased to introduce some of the newest members, most of whom joined us between October and December 2025 (start dates in parentheses). We are happy to welcome them to the department. Ishtiaq Ahmad, MBBS – Clinical Assistant Professor – Hospital Medicine (10/29/25) Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad earned his MBBS from […]
Protected time and project funding play a critical role in supporting early-career investigators as they pursue innovative research. Mohanraj Sadasivam, PhD, a researcher in the lab of Craig T Morita, MD, PhD recently secured this support after being selected for the American Lung Association (ALA) Research Institute Team and earning a Catalyst Research Award to […]