University of Iowa researchers have received a significant grant to study primary ciliary dyskinesia, a rare airway disease, aiming to advance understanding and treatment options for affected patients. This funding will support innovative research efforts to improve patient outcomes.

Effective July 1, the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension will be led by Lisa Antes, MD, and Sarat Kuppachi, MD, as co-interim division directors.

University of Iowa researchers, including Terry Wahls, reveal the importance of our gut microbiome to health and disease.

The Department of Internal Medicine is pleased to announce that Justin Smock, MD, clinical professor of internal medicine, will become interim director for the Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM), effective September 1.

The Chaurasia Lab, led by Bhagirath Chaurasia, MSc, PhD, assistant professor in the Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, has continued to explore emerging targets to reduce obesity and treat metabolic conditions. Their recent publication, “Ceramide-induced FGF13 impairs systemic metabolic health,” appears in Cell Metabolism and contributes to the group’s history of groundbreaking research in the field.

David Stoltz, MD, PhD, professor of internal medicine and director of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Occupational Medicine, was inducted last weekend into the Association of American Physicians (AAP).

In recognition of its tradition of exemplary scholarly activity, the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine (CCOM) held its annual Celebration of Excellence in Research, Scholarship, Teaching, and Service on Monday, adding faculty with appointments in the Department of Internal Medicine to its Wall of Scholarship, naming Impact Scholars, and presenting Faculty Awards.

Ryan Boudreau, PhD, associate professor in cardiovascular medicine has received a seven-year, $7.6M R35 NHLBI Emerging Investigator Award (EIA) to support a comprehensive research program examining the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying heart disease, the global leading cause of death.

The Abboud Cardiovascular Research Center marks 50 years of collaboration, training, and mentorship.

Internal Medicine DEO, Upi Singh, MD, is pleased to announce that Josalyn Cho, MD, has accepted the role of Vice Chair for Professional Development, and Martha Carvour, MD, PhD, has accepted the role of Vice Chair for Quality and Safety, effective July 1.