Senior author Phil Polgreen, MD, MPH, professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, has received a “Best Research Paper Award” from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine as part of its new initiative to highlight innovative biomedical research. Aaron Miller, PhD, research assistant professor of Infectious Diseases, is the paper’s lead author. The […]
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common autosomal recessive genetic disorders in the United States, and it results from deleterious mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Because the disease is autosomal recessive, patients with CF must have two defective copies of the gene. CF heterozygotes, individuals carrying only one […]
Article: Reported variability in healthcare facility policies regarding healthcare personnel working while experiencing influenza-like illnesses: An emerging infections network survey Authors: Hilary M. Babcock, Susan E. Beekmann, Satish K. Pillai, Scott Santibanez, Leslie Lee, David T. Kuhar, Angela P. Campbell, Anita Patel and Philip M. Polgreen Journal: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2019 Nov 14:1-6. doi: […]
An essential component of our role as academic physicians is to promote a culture of research and inquiry among our students. In addition to providing compassionate and cutting-edge care for our patients, we must also nurture our skills in the laboratory. To this end, the Carver College of Medicine hosts Medical Student Research Day, providing […]
This time of year is significant as we welcome new trainees and faculty. Because so many begin their time with us in July each year, many also celebrate milestones this month. Of particular note are four faculty members who have dedicated their careers to the Department, the College, and the University. Dr. François Abboud marks […]
by Tony Craine, Medicine Iowa With fists at chin level, a young video game player focuses on the television in front of him. He begins shadow boxing, throwing a series of punches and kicks. Meanwhile, on the screen, an animated character engaged in hand-to-hand combat faithfully reproduces all of the player’s punches and kicks in […]