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Interdisciplinary Innovation Advances New Treatments for Brain Disorders

Monday, July 13, 2026
UI researchers, including the College of Pharmacy's Aliasger Salem, are joining forces across disciplines to address some of the most challenging disorders affecting the brain via a new $600,000 award.
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Michael Ernst Named Collegiate Teacher of the Year

Friday, July 10, 2026
Clinical Professor Michael Ernst has been named the 2025-26 UI College of Pharmacy Collegiate Teacher of the Year.
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Faculty Promotions Reflect Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Four long-standing faculty members promoted in rank.
Ishaya David standing outside with other Dreams Alive volunteers. A man is talking to them with his back to the camera.

Alumnus in Action: Balancing Pharmacy and Purpose

Monday, June 22, 2026
Ishaya David, '21 PharmD, uses his nonprofit Dreams Alive to bring necessary medical care to rural communities throughout Nigeria while working as a full-time clinical pharmacist in Illinois.
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UI researcher seeks biological clues to suicide through blood molecules

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Assistant Professor Marie Gaine to study blood molecules linked to suicide risk.
Rui He and Aliasger Salem

Harnessing the Immune System to Prevent Brain Cancer

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
A new study examined whether tissue-resident memory CD8+ T cells (TRM) in the brain can prevent the development of brain tumors.
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Cognitive Decline May Begin Years Before Cardiovascular Disease Events, Study Finds

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
New research suggests that cognitive decline may begin years before a major cardiovascular disease (CVD) event occurs, offering important insights into the connection between heart health and brain function.
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Tackling Drug Resistance in Difficult-to-Treat Colorectal Cancer

Monday, May 18, 2026
Researchers found a promising new target in a hard-to-treat form of colorectal cancer.
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Prepared to Change Lives

Monday, May 18, 2026
Ten UI College of Pharmacy graduate students crossed the stage during commencement ready to make a difference for patients.
Group photo of University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy graduates wearing black commencement regalia with gold academic hoods and caps, smiling during the Class of 2026 commencement ceremony.

From P1 to PharmD: Celebrating the Class of 2026

Friday, May 15, 2026
Our Doctor of Pharmacy Class of 2026 celebrates four years of learning as they take the next step of their pharmacy journey.