Recent research projects led by Muhammad Spocter, Ph.D., associate professor of anatomy, share a theme: How has domestication affected the mammalian brain? “The domestication of animals marked a major transition in human prehistory, forever changing the way in which humans
Some brainy investigations at DMU Read More
Ketamine is an anesthesia medicine that may be a powerful antidote to depression – if only scientists knew more about how it affects the brain. A group of researchers at Des Moines University and the University of North Carolina recently
DMU researchers land NIH grant to explore potential new antidepressant Read More
DMUmagazine recently encountered alumni who have taken their expertise and service to various corners of the world. Below are glimpses of their experiences. Do you have experiences off the beaten path that you’d like to share? Contact DMUmagazine Editor Barbara Dietrich Boose
Finding far-flung alumni Read More
Eliminating health and health care disparities has long been a focus in the field of public health. While differences in health outcomes by age, sex, race, ethnicity, education, geography and socioeconomic status are arguably well-documented, there remains a dearth of
How is Health Care Underserving LGBTQ+ Iowans? Read More
The three associate professors who retired this summer to emeriti faculty status have served the University and its students for more than three decades each. Here they look back and ahead to life after DMU. O’Connell cultivates eclectic interests Having
Oh, what a difference three decades make Read More
Jeff Gray, Ph.D., vice president for research and global initiatives at DMU, recently won kudos on the University’s behalf from some prestigious national science organizations, but he’s quick to point out that recognition was the result of a team effort.
DMU research VP recognized by national science organizations Read More
This spring, DMU became the nation’s first medical school to partner with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s leading advocacy group for mental illness, to offer NAMI’s provider education program to osteopathic medical students. That led to an
DMU, NAMI partner to educate students on mental illness Read More
Recent research conducted in a lab at Des Moines University shed new light on monitoring the transport of ions in and out of cells by specialized transporter proteins. The researchers used proton-selective electrodes and patch clamping methods to measure the
DMU team produces video of innovative research Read More
The recently discovered species Homo naledi may have had a pint-sized brain, but that brain packed a big punch. New research by a group of scientists including Heather Garvin, Ph.D., D-ABFA, associate professor of anatomy at DMU, examines the imprints
Where hominid brains are concerned, size doesn’t matter Read More
Are you getting ready to re-up your running program now that winter is turning to spring? Or are you thinking of starting one? For many people, that’s a great idea. Running is an inexpensive, accessible form of exercise with great
Are you ready to run? Read More
