Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has launched a new epidemiology concentration in its Master of Public Health program, becoming the only university in Iowa to offer the concentration fully online.
Des Moines University Launches Iowa’s Only Online Epidemiology Concentration Read More
A growing public health crisis is flowing through Iowa’s rivers and taps. Jason Semprini, PhD, MPP, assistant professor of public health at DMU, is studying the link between nitrate contamination in drinking water, rising cancer rates and pregnancy-related outcomes across the state.
When Water Turns Toxic Read More
From major milestones to quiet moments of impact, 2025 was a year of progress, purpose, pride — and beauty — at DMU. Let’s look back at some of the stories that made this year one to remember.
2025 in Review: DMU’s Most Memorable Stories Read More
Robert J. Loch, Ph.D., MBA, CNMT, associate dean of clinical and student affairs in the College of Health Sciences at DMU, has been selected to participate in the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technologist Section’s Leadership Academy.
DMU Leader Chosen to Help Shape the Future of Nuclear Medicine Read More
Jason Semprini, Ph.D., MPP, assistant professor of public health at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, was named to the inaugural cohort of AcademyHealth’s Champions for Health Services and Prevention Research program
DMU Professor Selected as National Research Champion Read More
A multi-year study led by Shane McClinton, P.T., D.P.T., Ph.D., shows that combining physical therapy with standard podiatry care for plantar heel pain improves patients’ quality of life while also cutting long-term health care costs.
Three DMU faculty members were awarded the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine inaugural Compassionate Community Grant.
DMU Faculty Win AACOM Compassionate Community Grants Read More
With the recent publication of “A Visual Atlas of Skeletal Growth and Development,” Heather Garvin, Ph.D., D-ABFA, professor of anatomy at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, is helping provide a much-needed resource for students and practitioners in anatomy, biological anthropology, human biology and health sciences.
DMU Professor Co-Authors Visual Atlas of the Human Skeleton from Birth to Adulthood Read More
Robert Good, DO’77, MACOI, and his wife, Brenda, have built a life rooted in partnership, purpose and generosity.
Good for Faculty. Good for Students. Good for the World. Read More
At the 2025 Commencement Ceremony, DMU honored four faculty members achieving emeriti status for their lasting contributions to the university community.
Once a Professor, Always a Mentor Read More
