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
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.
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has promoted Pravin Mishra, Ph.D., M.B.A., to the role of chief research officer.
Mishra Named Chief Research Officer at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Read More
This summer, Ethan Kau and Alisa Pairmore, both second-year students in Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences’ Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, completed externships in the Robert A. Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program.
Two DMU Students Complete Externships in Prestigious Clinical Research Program Read More
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is set to host its 2025 Research Symposium and Young Scientist Program on Nov. 14-15, 2025, at 8025 Grand Ave., West Des Moines.
DMU to Host 2025 Research Symposium and Young Scientist Program Read More
Professor Julie Meachen weighs in on the groundbreaking (and controversial) de-extinction of the dire wolf and what it truly means for science.
Resurrecting the Past Read More
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences recently hosted its inaugural Innovation Tank, a new competition designed to spark creative thinking and cross-disciplinary collaboration in tackling real-world health care challenges.
DMU Launches Innovation Tank to Spark Health Care Breakthroughs Read More
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences welcomed Kellie Sheets, M.B.A., FACHE, CRA, as the director of research operations, compliance and strategy in April.
DMU Expands Research Team with New Director Appointment Read More
DMU study explores chronic wasting disease transmission in deer and potential human risks, published in CDC’s Emerging Infectious Diseases journal.