Events this week have gotten me thinking about leadership. The most prominent event is the news that Dr. Isabella Grumbach has accepted the role of Chair of Internal Medicine at the University of Oklahoma. I am thrilled for her and for OU, who will benefit from her steady hand, her commitment to evidence-based decision-making, and […]
The Department of Internal Medicine extends its condolences to the colleagues, friends, and family of Robert Bar, MD, who passed away last Sunday at the age of 81. Bar was a member of the Division of Endocrinology for 48 years, treating patients and teaching residents, students, and fellows both in University of Iowa Health Care […]
We are sad to share news of the passing of Victoria S. Lim, MD, professor emeritus of Internal Medicine, earlier this month at the age of 86. Lim joined the faculty at the University of Iowa in 1982 from an Associate Professor position at the University of Chicago, where she had been since 1969. Lim […]
The below message was sent to the department earlier today from Chair & DEO Upi Singh, MD. Please join me in congratulating Isabella Grumbach, MD, PhD, on the next phase of her career as Chair of Internal Medicine at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. From all of us at Iowa, I am honored […]
The below is a message from Rachel Kirchner, MHA, Director, UI Community Clinics & Outreach, UI Health Care. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Chris Iverson has been appointed as Clinical Director of Occupational Health, effective immediately. With his extensive expertise in clinical care and a proven track record of leadership, Dr. Iverson will […]
Article: Outcomes of device extraction in patients with chronic kidney disease on renal replacement therapy and cardiac implantable electronic device infections Authors: Ashraf Alzahrani, Lillie Lamont, Mohammed Mhanna, Peter Farjo, E Michael Powers, Steven Bailin, Paari Dominic Journal: Heart Rhythm. 2024 Nov 29:S1547-5271(24)03636-1 Abstract: Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on renal replacement therapy […]
Below are those named to this month’s Internal Medicine Honor Roll—an employee recognition program where team members (providers, staff, etc.) can recognize other team members who are doing great things. We are pleased to recognize their contributions! Nominate someone today! Stephanie Sands, Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist Care Nominated by Carla Pies Stephanie demonstrated collaboration in […]
Barry London, MD, PhD, Division Director of Cardiovascular Medicine, has been invited to join the National Institutes of Health’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Mentored Clinical and Basic Science Study Section (MCBS). London’s role in the group will be at least a four-year commitment (2025–2029), a natural progression from his ad hoc position to […]
Since 2016, the University of Iowa’s Office of the Vice President for Research has sponsored a banner campaign around downtown Iowa City to feature researchers whose ideas are already making an impact on the world. The Dare to Discover campaign showcases researchers, scholars, and creators from across the University of Iowa. Each year since, the Department of […]
Article: GLP-1R agonist promotes proliferation of neuroendocrine neoplasm cells expressing GLP-1 receptors Authors: Jonathan S Shilyansky, Casandro J Chan, Sophia Xiao, Irena Gribovskaja-Rupp, Dawn E Quelle, James R Howe, Joseph S Dillon, Po Hien Ear Journal: Surgery. 2025 Mar:179:108943 Abstract: Objectives: Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analog that binds to GLP-1 receptors (GLP-1R) […]