When you stroll down the grocery store aisle, you may see grapefruits, blueberries, celery and other produce as healthy dietary options. Yujiang Fang, M.D., Ph.D., sees these and other fruits and vegetables as potential weapons against cancer. The academic pathologist […]
Associate Professor Digs Into Food as Medicine Read More
Des Moines University was delighted this spring that the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) honored DMU President and CEO Angela Walker Franklin, Ph.D., with its 2022 Dale S. Dodson, DO, Award, during its annual conference in Denver,
DMU faculty present winning posters at AACOM annual conference Read More
When Rachael Lallensack, assistant editor of science and innovation for the Smithsonian Magazine, wrote in the February 2022 issue about “five fascinating finds” that provide glimpses into the Ice Age from Canada’s Yukon territory, at the top of her list
DMU prof helps unlock the secrets of one of “five fascinating finds” in the Yukon Read More
Given the severity of the coronavirus and the fact that people with prostate cancer have a high susceptibility to infections, do these individuals face potential harm from getting the COVID-19 vaccine? In their research over the past 11 months, Brad
COVID-19 vaccine found to inhibit prostate cancer growth, DMU researchers find Read More
As a girl growing up in Bulgaria, Elitsa Ananieva, Ph.D., wondered why some people died of diseases such as cancer and why so little was known about how to prevent or treat them. “I promised myself that one day I
In the fight against cancer, “Dr. A” mobilizes both her research and students Read More
The keynote was on a timely topic, the presentations reflected diverse explorations and the approximately 450 attendees were engaged – all the right ingredients for another successful DMU Research Symposium in December. Hosted by DMU’s Office of Research, the event
Congratulations to DMU Research Symposium organizers, awardees Read More
Student researchers led by LiLian Yuan, Ph.D., professor of physiology and pharmacology at DMU, are experiencing the win-win of making discoveries while gaining valuable investigative skills amid the challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Their diverse findings may benefit
DMU professor guides students in diverse research achievements Read More
Get ready to enjoy an enlightening, educational and enjoyable afternoon of exploring a wide range of scientific topics at the virtual DMU Research Symposium on Thursday, Dec. 2, beginning at noon. Now in its 12th year, the symposium will feature
Save the date for science: DMU Research Symposium, Dec. 2 Read More
As an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Raina Gerritts combined majors in neurobiology and gender/women’s studies. That’s why research by Noah Marcus, Ph.D., associate professor of physiology and pharmacology at Des Moines University, piqued her interest: Now a second-year
DMU student explores gender’s role in chronic kidney disease Read More
Alexandra Arnold, D.P.M.’24, M.P.H., M.S., completed an eight-week virtual internship with the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) during June and July 2021. She was selected to participate in this internship as part of the Department of Global Health’s
Student contributes to national climate assessment Read More