Harty lab discovers that vaccination-induced brain-resident memory CD8+ T cells provide durable protection against intracranial malignancy
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Members of the John Harty, PhD and Vladimir Badovinac, PhD research labs recently investigated how peripheral vaccination can generate brain residing T cells with the capacity to defend against brain tumors.
Mangalam Lab identifies gut bacteria linked to distinct colorectal cancer subtypes
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Anna Merrill receives 2026 Excellence in Interprofessional Education Award
Monday, May 11, 2026
Marco Hefti receives Five Iowa Physicians to Watch award
Monday, April 27, 2026
Aracely Miron-Ocampo successfully defends thesis
Monday, April 20, 2026
Recent publications
Publications: Week of June 9, 2026
Featuring: Bing Li, PhD; Ashutosh Mangalam, PhD; Shailesh Shahi, PhD; Douglas Spitz, PhD
Publications: Week of June 2, 2026
Featuring: Alexandra Isaacson, MD; Brooks Jackson, MD, MBA; Johanna Savage, MD
Publications: Week of May 26, 2026
Featuring: Andrew Bellizzi, MD; Dustin Bosch MD, PhD; Marco Hefti, MD; Anand Rajan KD, MBBS
Upcoming events
Blood Drive at Parkview Church
Monday, June 15, 2026 2:00pm to 6:00pm
The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 2 pm to 6 pm on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Parkview Church!
Blood Drive at New Life Community Church
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 2:00pm to 6:00pm
The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16th at New Life Community Church
Fountain Lobby Blood Drive
Thursday, June 18, 2026 11:00am to 4:00pm
The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at the Fountain Lobby in the UI Main Hospital.
Under the Scope: Employee Recognition Program
Under the Scope: April 2026
February's recipients are Abigail Burger, Jason Hackman, Tylyn Lang
Under the Scope: February 2026
February's recipients are Farah El-Zein, Michael Gingerich, and Evelyn Irving.
Under the Scope: December 2025
December's recipients are Michael Bunney and Juan Sanchez-Ramirez