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Marsh to transition from leadership role, search begins for next chair and DEO of Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
J. Lawrence “Larry” Marsh, MD, the current chair and DEO of the department, will step down from his leadership post in January 2026 and UI Health Care will begin a national search for the next chair and department executive officer (DEO) of the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation.

UI Health Care remains Iowa’s No. 1 Hospital in ranking by ‘US News & World Report’

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center is once again ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” and the No. 1 hospital in Iowa, according to the 2025-2026 rankings published by U.S. News & World Report.

Time Capsule: Buckwalter: Lifetime of excellence in orthopedics

Thursday, April 24, 2025
Over a career spanning four-plus decades at Iowa, Joseph “Jody” Buckwalter IV (74MD, 79R), has been a leader in orthopedics care, research, and education.

Q&A: J. Lawrence Marsh

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
When the University of Iowa Health Care academic medical campus in North Liberty welcomes its first orthopedics patient on April 28, the magnitude of the moment won’t be lost on J. Lawrence “Larry” Marsh, MD.

Full scope of orthopedics care

Friday, April 18, 2025

New musculoskeletal biobank collects 600 specimens in first month

Thursday, February 13, 2025
A new musculoskeletal biobank has been created at UI Health Care to help advance research on conditions affecting shoulder, elbow, and hip joints.

Is there a safe way to 'make weight' as a high school wrestler? Here's what experts say

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Dr. Andy Peterson is interviewed by USA Today about hydration and nutrition in the wrestling world.

Upcoming UI Carver College of Medicine Events

Biomedical & Health Informatics Community Meeting

Thursday, January 8, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual

We have established a community of CCOM Informaticists who are applying these skills in their work at UIHC. You are invited to join us during our monthly seminar presentations. 

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, January 12, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Carver Biomedical Research Building

Join us for the Women in Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour. It is the monthly coffee hour on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon in 1289 CBRB. Enjoy coffee, pastries and contribute to the discussion!

This is open to ALL — students, staff, postdocs, and faculty interested in promoting women in science.

Speakers change monthly. Contact: jessica-tucker@uiowa.edu for details.

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Improving Health Outcomes Through Preventing Childhood Obesity Conference

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 8:30am to 4:30pm
Virtual
Join physicians, nurses, public health educators, researchers, teachers, social workers and dietitians in a conversation about the prevention of, and the implications of, childhood obesity!

Join physicians, nurses, public health educators, researchers, teachers, social workers and dietitians in a conversation about the prevention of, and the implications of, childhood obesity!

Skills for Educators Workshop: Clinical Teaching

Friday, January 16, 2026 8:30am to 11:30am
University of Iowa Health Care University Campus
Develop effective and efficient approaches to teaching in the context of patient care.
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BMB Research Workshop

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:30pm to 1:20pm
Medical Education Research Facility

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology holds research workshops featuring internal speakers on Tuesdays, 12:30-1:20pm. For Spring 2026, these will occur in 2117 MERF. Presentation titles are not publicly available due to the use of unpublished research. Individuals interested in attending workshops or being added to the email list should contact the office at biochem@uiowa.edu.

Jan. 20: open

Jan. 27: open

Feb. 3: open

Feb. 10: open

Feb. 17: Tyler Woodward, PhD Candidate, 4th Year...

Internal Medicine Grand Rounds 1/22/2026

Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
General Hospital

Presenter: Martha Carvour, MD, PhD

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Distinguished Biomedical Scholars Lecture - James F. Martin, MD, PhD

Thursday, January 22, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility

The Distinguished Biomedical Scholars Lecture Series features top-tier scientists and physicians performing high-impact research in a variety of areas.
The seminars will be of broad interest and are open to all University of Iowa faculty, staff, students and the public.

James F. Martin, MD, PhD

Vivian L. Smith Professor of Regenerative Medicine
Department of Integrative Physiology
Director, Center for Organ Repair and Renewal
Baylor College of Medicine
Director, Cardiomyocyte Renewal Laboratory
Tex...

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BMB Research Workshop

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:30pm to 1:20pm
Medical Education Research Facility

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology holds research workshops featuring internal speakers on Tuesdays, 12:30-1:20pm. For Spring 2026, these will occur in 2117 MERF. Presentation titles are not publicly available due to the use of unpublished research. Individuals interested in attending workshops or being added to the email list should contact the office at biochem@uiowa.edu.

Jan. 20: open

Jan. 27: open

Feb. 3: open

Feb. 10: open

Feb. 17: Tyler Woodward, PhD Candidate, 4th Year...

Internal Medicine Grand Rounds 1/29/2026

Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
General Hospital

"Vasculitis" by Gatr-Alnada Gheriani, MBChB

College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Filiz Korkmaz, PhD

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 11:30am
College of Pharmacy Building

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET) in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by: 

Filiz Korkmaz, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
University of Iowa

All are welcome to attend. No pre-registration required.