Antibiotic overuse is high for common urology procedures
A new UI study suggests that antibiotics are being overused in up to 50 percent of patients undergoing common urological procedures.
Q&A with Michael Ernst about the future of aspirin prescribing
Michael E. Ernst—a clinical professor in the UI College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science—co-authored October research papers that were based on the Aspirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) trial. The study concluded that low-dose aspirin may do more harm than good in healthy older adults.
UI students head to "rocket school"
Two University of Iowa students are attending a week-long school to learn how to design, build, launch, and recover a rocket.
The UI students are the only American students taking part in the prestigious program, which takes place Jan. 21-25 in Norway. It’s funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation.
From the Bench to the Chair: Translational and Clinical Research at the College of Dentistry
Dental researchers at the college have a strong history of pursuing basic, clinical, and translational research in a collaborative and supportive environment with the goal of improving patient care.
Parker receives $2.1 million grant to study the cerebellum and its role in cognitive function
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Krystal Parker received a five-year, $2.1 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to continue exploring the idea that the cerebellum may play a key role in cognitive function and may be targeted in diseases such as schizophrenia, autism, bipolar disorder, and Parkinson’s disease.
UI research helps elderly plan for emergency
Sato Ashida, professor in the University of Iowa College of Public Health, has used her research to develop a simple booklet that elderly people and their caregivers can use to help prepare for a disaster and also help them quickly get back on their feet afterward.
Scientists funding humanities research: CLAS names 2018-19 DSHB Faculty Scholars
To ensure that aspiring University of Iowa scientists are learning from humanities professors at the forefront of research in their disciplines, the UI’s Developmental Studies Hybridoma Bank funds research awards for humanities faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. CLAS administers the grants and selects the recipients..
UI study finds fried food increases likelihood of early death
A study from the University of Iowa College of Public Health finds that eating just one portion of fried food a day leads to a significantly increased probability of an early death, especially in post-menopausal women.
New funding and collaboration database is now available to campus
The new Pivot database, launched in January 2019, serves as a one-stop-shop for University of Iowa researchers who want to search for potential collaborators and external funding opportunities.
UI students develop app to improve public speaking—without imagining the audience in their underwear
A team of Iowa students started Speeko, a voice-analytics company that uses artificial intelligence to help individuals avoid unfortunate public speaking experiences by measuring and improving their verbal communication skills.