Articles from 2025

Four Internal Medicine faculty honored during 2025 Celebration of Excellence

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.

Boudreau combines heart disease research projects under new NIH R35

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.

Leading Advances in Heart Disease and Stroke

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

Cho, Carvour named to new vice chair roles

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.

Uric acid may protect brain function and improve stroke outcomes

Stroke affects almost 795,000 Americans every year. A new University of Iowa-led study adds to mounting evidence that uric acid, a small naturally occurring molecule, may be able to minimize this damage.

Welsh receives Canada Gairdner International Award for cystic fibrosis discoveries

Michael Welsh, MD, University of Iowa professor of internal medicine, has received the 2025 Canada Gairdner International Award for his research on cystic fibrosis (CF), which paved the way to new therapies that have transformed the health and life expectancy of people with CF.

Curiosity and collaboration, leading to excellence

Michael Welsh’s research changed understanding and treatment of cystic fibrosis. His drive to learn and forward-looking approach exemplifies teamwork and shared success at Iowa.

Cancer Research Building will pave way for significant discoveries at UI

As the university advances plans for a new, state-of-the-art Cancer Research Building, leaders say the facility will pave the way for significant discoveries to be made at the University of Iowa.

Occupational Health enters next chapter under new director

At University of Iowa Health Care, Occupational Health (also know as Occupational Medicine) undertakes some unique responsibilities. While they officially provide workers’ health services for both employees of UI Health Care as well as surrounding employers throughout the Corridor, this can look very different from day to day, or even patient to patient.

Internal Medicine establishes Division of Hospital Medicine

The Department of Internal Medicine is pleased to announce the establishment of the Division of Hospital Medicine as the Department of Internal Medicine’s newest distinct division. The Division of Hospital Medicine’s effective date is tentatively set for this summer.