Vanja Duric, Ph.D., faculty member in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology in the College of Medicine was recently awarded a $100,000 Research Starter Grant in Pharmacology/Toxicology from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation (PhRMA). Dr. Duric was awarded […]
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At a dinner on the DMU campus on Nov. 19, 12 guests feasted on salad and prime rib, served formally on white tablecloths and china. Nearby, 18 guests used their fingers to tuck into pizza served on Styrofoam. Meanwhile, the
An “unfair feast” of poverty and hunger Read More
You don’t have to spend much time with high-energy Maren Lenhart to understand how knowledge gained from the Urbandale, IA, dental office where she worked as a certified dental assistant drove her public health goals. “I wanted to have a
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Last July, David Drake, D.O.’83, acted on an idea that had him “hooked”: to voluntarily donate a kidney. His journey included Claire Cumbie-Drake, his wife of 28 years, and some coincidental DMU connections. This is the second part of a
Much more than a sum of parts Read More
Phillip E. Ward, D.P.M., was named president of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Board of Trustees at the 95th Annual House of Delegates meeting at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC. Ward practices podiatric medicine in Durham, NC, and will serve
Phillip E. Ward, D.P.M.’88 Read More
Last fall, members of the College of Health Sciences Student Government Association (CHS SGA), motivated to benefit the community during the holiday season, kicked around the idea of getting involved with Des Moines’ Ronald McDonald House. A component of Ronald
PA, D.P.T. students work to “fleece” Ronald McDonald House Read More
Stroke is the number one cause of adult disability and the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Despite its prevalence, many misconceptions remain about stroke. These common myths have been perpetuated for far too long and it’s
Setting the story straight about stroke Read More
Amy Kruger, D.P.M.’15, envisions her profession earning more parity with other health care specialties and greater acceptance by other providers and patients. She anticipates increased collaboration among podiatric physicians and other providers in improving patients’ lives. She worked toward all
Podiatric student named Student of the Year Read More
When Dominic Formaro Jr., D.O.’05, FACOS, spoke on campus last November, he laughed that the reason students came to the Ruza Lecture Hall was for the free pizza. The real reasons, however, were students wanted his insights on practicing as
Alumnus shares views on small-town surgical practice Read More
This is the first in a series of scenes from the emergency room, told by an alumnus with a long, distinguished career in emergency medicine. “I have this guy who was working under his monster truck. He hurt his neck.” The day
Miracles are relative Read More