CDC Journal Features DMU and USDA Study on Spread of Prion Diseases Between Animals and Humans
DMU study explores chronic wasting disease transmission in deer and potential human risks, published in CDC’s Emerging Infectious Diseases journal.
DMU Joins Effort to Investigate Drug Shortages in the U.S. and Canada
Drug shortages are a growing public health concern, and this study highlights the need for better global strategies to ensure access to critical medications.
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Technology-Driven Research Takes Center Stage at DMU’s 2024 Symposium
DMU’s 2024 Research Symposium showcases innovation in health care through technology-driven, patient-centered research, fostering collaboration and discovery.
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Des Moines University Receives $300,000 Award From American Heart Association to Study Exercise
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences received a $300,000 Transformational Project Award from the American Heart Association to study estrogen’s effects on exercise.
The Future of Health Care
DMU alumni share their positive and negatives predictions about the future of health care.
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DMU Researchers Uncover Potential Link Between THC and Weight Loss
DMU researchers discover THC-induced gut microbiome changes that predict significant weight loss in obese mice, offering insights into potential pathways for obesity treatment.
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DMU’s Historic Weekend of Legacy, Learning and New Beginnings
DMU marked a momentous occasion filled with joy, pride and a strong sense of community during the weekend of Sept. 13 and 14, 2024.
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Investing in DMU’s Search for New Knowledge
Richard Pitts and wife, Colleen O’Connor, expand DMU’s research program with gift to establish the endowed Dr. Angela L. Walker Franklin Research Fund.
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Des Moines University Receives NIH Award Funding for Hypertension Research
Kim Tran, M.D., Ph.D., awarded a $453,000 NIH grant for research on a novel vasorelaxing peptide to support cardiovascular health.
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Study by DMU Researchers Shows Potential Cancer Therapy Breakthrough Using COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Spike Protein
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.