In a groundbreaking study led by researchers at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, integral to COVID-19 vaccines, has shown promise as a novel approach to treating cervical cancer.
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences awarded graduate degrees in medicine and the health sciences to more than 400 new health professionals at its 124th annual Commencement ceremony.
Des Moines University Adds 400-Plus Grads to the Health Care Workforce Read More
Des Moines University D.O. students Cali Bills and Andrew Mannisto and Professor Martin Schmidt won first place in a poster competition at the annual conference of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.
DMU Students, Professor Win First Place in AACOM Poster Competition Read More
Patricia Avent, M.S.A.’23, was the lead author of the research article, “Personal identification using frontal sinus coding methods: The effect of mixed image modality comparisons,” that was published in the Journal of Forensic Science in April 2024. The topic represents
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Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has signed an agreement with Hastings College in Nebraska to support students interested in medical careers.
DMU and Hastings College Sign Agreement to Forge New Pathways to Medical Education Read More
David Connett, D.O., has been appointed as the new dean of the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
New Dean of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University Read More
Professor of Anatomy Heather Garvin, Ph.D., D-ABFA, teaches from behind the podium and on the witness stand.
Garvin Reveals the Stories Written in Our Bones Read More
DMU anatomy faculty Heather Garvin, Ph.D., D-ABFA, and Lauren Butaric, Ph.D., received a $495,637 grant from the National Institute of Justice to analyze forensic standards used in criminal dismemberment cases.
DMU Professors Land National Institute of Justice Grant to Enhance Forensic Standards Read More
Here’s a look back at Des Moines University’s top news events of 2023. It was a remarkable year in DMU’s history!
DMU’s Top 2023 News Stories: What a Wonderful Year! Read More
Kelsie Effrein, D.P.M.’19, M.S.A.’15, is a board-qualified foot and ankle specialist at On The Move Podiatry in Phoenix. In 2022 she completed her residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery, Detroit Medical Center, where she
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