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UI researcher tackles rare eye cancer through novel approaches

Apr. 29, 2026 | stories.uiowa.edu

Using zebrafish, UI professor Colin Kenny studies uveal melanoma to better understand how it forms and spreads — and how it can be treated. His dedication to research comes from what he calls the “sheer thrill of discovery.”

Research and Education

Iowa medical student aspires to incorporate public health into primary care practice

Apr. 29, 2026 | md.medicine.uiowa.edu

The primary care doctor Carlyn Haas will become grew from her experiences with health outreach, nutrition and lifestyle, and other public health…

Research and Education

How a referral to UI Health Care helped solve a complex heart condition

Apr. 20, 2026 | uihc.org

For years, Clinton, Iowa, resident Heath Cooper managed heart issues that felt disruptive but controllable. “I started getting light-headed at…

Patient Care

UI to expand support of rural health care through Healthy Hometowns Initiative

Apr. 27, 2026

The University of Iowa plans to expand its support of rural hospitals across Iowa with $12 million awarded over five years by the Iowa Department of…

Patient Care

Early warning signs of prostate cancer

Apr. 27, 2026 | uihc.org

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men, particularly those over age 50. While it often develops slowly and may not cause…

Patient Care

How a clinical trial led a patient to research advocacy

Apr. 22, 2026 | medicineiowa.org

One year in, UI Health Care’s North Liberty campus exceeds expectations

Apr. 21, 2026

UI Health Care brings multidisciplinary spina bifida care to Urbandale

Apr. 16, 2026 | uihc.org

Wife donates kidney to husband with UI Health Care’s first robotic living donor nephrectomy

Apr. 15, 2026 | uihc.org

Research and Education

Modern humans share genomic innovations for complex language with ancient Neanderthals

Apr. 23, 2026 | psychiatry.medicine.uiowa.edu

Rethinking chronic disease care through nutrition science

Apr. 20, 2026 | grad.uiowa.edu

Ted Abel appointed president and provost distinguished fellow

Apr. 16, 2026 | now.uiowa.edu

Uncovering new treatments for a rare cancer

Apr. 15, 2026 | grad.uiowa.edu

UI Health Care Updates

Strengthening home health services to better support patients beyond the hospital

Apr. 15, 2026

Van Beek to serve as executive medical director of ambulatory services for UI Health Care

Apr. 01, 2026

Pella native returns to Iowa to care for patients with cancer

Feb. 25, 2026

No advanced degree? No problem. Build your career at UI Health Care.

Jan. 26, 2026 | uihc.org

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