On Tuesday, Sept. 29, DMU hosted its second annual Innovation Tank, a competition designed to spark creative thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration in tackling real-world health care challenges.
Innovation Tank Ignites Big Ideas Read More
The Office of Research at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has launched three new research centers, growing opportunities for interdisciplinary research and impact, and named directors for two of them.Â
DMU Office of Research Announces Directors for New Centers Read More
Research by Jason Semprini, PhD, MPP, assistant professor of public health, published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, suggests that pursuing “tax parity” in e-cigarettes may lead to increased cigarette use.
Public Health Economist Publishes Research On Impact of E-Cigarette Tax Read More
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences will host its 2026 Research Symposium and Young Scientist Program on Nov. 13-14 on its campus at 8025 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines.
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
DMU welcomed high school students to campus for the orientation of its inaugural Young Scientist Internship program, launching a summer of hands-on research experiences made possible in part through an investment from Microsoft.
The Polk County Health Department and DMU have formally established an Academic Health Department partnership, creating a collaborative relationship that connects public health practice, education, research and workforce development.
DMU is now designated as a Research Colleges and Universities institution in addition to its longstanding Special Focus: Medical Schools and Centers classification. DMU is one of only 24 institutions in the country to hold both designations.
DMU Earns Carnegie Recognition for Growing Research Enterprise Read More
