Julie Meachen, PhD, professor of anatomy at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, recently published two studies on the American cheetah-like cat, Miracinonyx trumani.
DMU Researcher Publishes Two Studies On the Extinct American Cheetah-Like Cat Read More
DMU will host the Psychiatry for Non-Psychiatrists conference on Friday, Oct.16, 2026. The event is designed to equip non-psychiatric health care professionals with essential mental health care skills.
DMU Hosts Mental Health CME Conference Read More
Kevin Kincaid, MHA’09, didn’t take a traditional path to becoming CEO of Knoxville Hospital and Clinics in Knoxville, Iowa. In fact, his journey started with getting kicked out of college.
Life After DMU: Life of a … Health Administrator Read More
Kassidy Hackbarth, OTD’26, aims to use her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree to make a difference in the lives of her patients at 21st Century Rehab at Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, Iowa.
Life After DMU: Life of an … Occupational Therapist Read More
A new paper by Heather Opseth, DMS, PA-C, assistant program director of the MSPAS program at DMU, was published in “Frontiers in Allergy,” an international peer-reviewed research journal. The paper explores a significant gap in clinical decision-making for food allergy patients.
DMU Faculty Member Publishes Research on Improving Food Allergy Treatment Decision-Making Read More
From investigating deaths for the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner to preparing future health professionals in DMU’s donor lab, Katie Bejes, MSA’20, has built a career where anatomy, education and compassion intersect.
Life After DMU: Life of an … Anatomist Read More
From expanding opportunities for students to leading the development of a new campus, President Angela L. Walker Franklin’s 15-year tenure has been one of the most transformative periods in DMU history.
Milestones From 15 Years at DMU Read More
Rachel Reimer, PhD, chair of DMU’s public health programs discusses the cyclospora outbreak with KCCI and how faculty and students are turning a public health challenge into a valuable learning experience.
Cyclospora Outbreak Puts Des Moines University’s Public Health Programs in the News Read More
Two Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences researchers are helping unravel one of the most intriguing mysteries in human evolution.
DMU Faculty Help Shape Understanding of Ancient Human Relatives Read More
DMU professor and physical therapist Shane McClinton, PT, DPT’07, PhD, earned the American Physical Therapy Association’s 2026 Outstanding Research Award.
DMU Professor and Physical Therapist Earns Prestigious APTA Outstanding Research Award Read More
