Dare to Look Up
Last month some new banners appeared around Iowa City as part of an initiative by the Office of Research and Development at the University of…
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Emerging innovative therapeutic approaches targeting PCSK9 to lower lipids
AUTHORS: GPS Shantha and JG Robinson (Dr. Shantha is a Cardiology Fellow) JOURNAL: Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 99(1):59–71, January 2016 Abstract: Statins are established therapies…
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Dale Abel: Cheerleader in chief for diabetes team (Medicine Iowa)
One of E. Dale Abel’s mentors at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica, was the School of Medicine chairman, whose strong interest…
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A cystic fibrosis mystery solved (IowaNow)
New research from the University of Iowa answers a question that has vexed cystic fibrosis (CF) researchers for almost 25 years: Why don’t mice with…
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February 2016: Steven Bullard
Steven Bullard, Research Specialist, has spent nearly 30 years in labs around this university, but that was not his original plan. Born and raised in…
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Recruiting for Long-Term Success
January 27, 2015 – Resident interviews were recently completed. Dr. Manish Suneja reports that faculty members from each division participated in 273 interviews. Thank you…
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Dr. Patricia Winokur named Executive Dean
Patricia L. Winokur, MD, has been named Executive Dean, UI Carver College of Medicine, effective Jan. 1, 2016. As Executive Dean, Dr. Winokur will work…
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Initial Surgery and Survival in Stage IV Breast Cancer in the United States, 1988-2011
Treatment options for patients with Stage 4 breast cancer have, in recent years, been largely centered around a combination of radiation and chemotherapy, while surgery…
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January 2016: Ann Howard
A good ambassador is an expert host, with insider knowledge of an institution’s nuances, ensuring that any visitor gets exactly what is needed to successfully…
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A New Chapter for Internal Medicine
I am honored to begin working with you as the new Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine. Thank you for extending such a warm welcome to me and for your continued efforts during this period of transition. It is my goal to get to know all of you.
