Purple & Proud Campaign Update
Thanks to donors like YOU, Des Moines University stands at the edge of advancement – on the new campus we’re building in West Des Moines, in the service and expertise we provide to Iowa and the nation, and in DMU’s …
New Campus Spotlight: Health and Wellbeing Building
As a symbol of Des Moines University as a champion of holistic health, the Health & Wellbeing Building will provide students and employees with on-site access to a fully appointed fitness center, medical clinic and student counseling services. The building …
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New Campus Spotlight: Innovation Building
Innovation is embedded in Des Moines University’s DNA, and the building reflects this throughout its diverse, immersive, and technology-rich spaces. The main food service environment for the campus where students gather to dine, recharge and collaborate is housed on the …
New Campus Spotlight: Outdoor Spaces
As we build the future of health care, we will continue our focus on health and wellbeing. Our outdoor spaces on campus will reflect this, utilizing trails and ponds to provide opportunities for relaxation and recreation. Join DMU as a …
‘COVID-19 is a bad illness’ | Iowa doctor details his family’s experience with the virus
Thousands of Iowans have become sick and died from coronavirus over the last year and a half. Two residents who recently had breakthrough cases of the virus are sharing their experiences with others as a way to show just how …
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Ask An Expert: Could Vaccinated People Cause More Spread?
Is it possible that vaccinated people could cause more spread because they are unaware that they are a carrier? We do believe that unvaccinated people can spread the virus, even when they’re not feeling any symptoms. However, when a fully …
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New Campus Spotlight: Edge of Advancement Building
The Edge of Advancement Building embodies Des Moines University’s vision for educating highly competent, compassionate health care professionals. This “front door to campus” will hum with activity in adaptable learning studios and collaborative spaces for classes, small groups, and community …
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DO students published: Automation of QIIME2 Metagenomic Analysis Platform
Des Moines University Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) students, Calvin Fung (D.O.’22), Mathew Rusling (D.O.’21), Charles Love (D.O.’24), Anisha Karim (D.O.’24), Christian Bongiorno (D.O.’24), and faculty mentor, Lillian Yuan, Professor of Physiology and Pharmacology, have published “Automation of QIIME2 Metagenomic Analysis Platform,” in the journal Current Protocols. QIIME is a …
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Ask an Expert: Do you need the vaccine if you already had Covid-19?
Do you need the vaccine if you’ve already had Covid and presumably you already have the antibodies? The short answer is yes, you do. SARS-CoV-2 loves to mutate, and that’s the big thing. If you’ve had Covid, you have the …
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