The recently discovered species Homo naledi may have had a pint-sized brain, but that brain packed a big punch. New research by a group of scientists including Heather Garvin, Ph.D., D-ABFA, associate professor of anatomy at DMU, examines the imprints […]
Where hominid brains are concerned, size doesn’t matter Read More
Are you getting ready to re-up your running program now that winter is turning to spring? Or are you thinking of starting one? For many people, that’s a great idea. Running is an inexpensive, accessible form of exercise with great
Are you ready to run? Read More
A recent Tuesday found Katie Wilson, a junior at Des Moines’ Roosevelt High School, holding a sheep’s brain in the palm of her gloved hand. She points to parts of the specimen as she names them off. “I’ve always really
DMU inspires high school STEM students Read More
Main Street, Wyoming goes exploring in Natural Trap Cave, which is located on the northernmost edge of Wyoming in the Big Horn Mountains. It provides a unique combination of landscape characteristics and specimen preservation that makes for a perfect place
Back to the Natural Trap Cave with Wyoming PBS Read More
Muhammad Spocter, Ph.D., has been awarded a fellowship that, in a way, will take him home. The associate professor of anatomy received a Carnegie Alumni Diaspora Fellowship from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, where he earned his bachelor’s,
Faculty Spotlight: Muhammad Spocter, Ph.D. Read More
Ralitsa Akins, M.D., Ph.D., will join Des Moines University as provost on May 1. She currently serves as the associate dean of faculty affairs at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine in Spokane, WA. “Dr. Akins brings a compelling
Ralitsa Akins to join DMU as provost Read More
The DMU Research Symposium on Dec. 7 provided the opportunity to recognize the research and scholarly excellence of faculty and staff over the past year (Dec. 1, 2016 – Nov. 30, 2017). The awards focused on individuals who had an
DMU Research Symposium highlights faculty, staff research achievements Read More
Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., president of Des Moines University, announced the appointment of Bret Ripley, D.O., FACOFP, FPLI, as dean of the University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, effective January 1, 2018. Named chair of Des Moines University’s family and
Ripley named dean of DMU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine Read More
DMU holds an annual celebration for all employees to highlight the year’s past accomplishments, including by faculty who were promoted or received tenure. On this year’s Day of Celebration, the following faculty were recognized for that achievement. Suzanne Bohlson, Ph.D.,
Celebrating tenured/promoted DMU faculty Read More
Nearly 40 percent of patients with chronic heart failure also develop kidney dysfunction. This condition, termed “cardio-renal syndrome,” is important to study as it is associated with higher morbidity and mortality in patients with heart failure. Noah Marcus, Ph.D., an
DMU professor lands NIH grant to investigate heart failure and kidney dysfunction Read More