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While radiation therapy is effective against tumors, it can also damage healthy cells. A new study — which is co-authored by James Byrne, UI assistant professor of radiation oncology and Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center member — looks at how tardigrade Dsup protein can protect healthy cells while allowing effective treatment.
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The University of Iowa Health Care medical campus in North Liberty will open on Monday, April 28. The campus — the first newly constructed hospital facility away from UI Health Care's university campus — will be the home for the UI Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, which includes UI Sports Medicine, and also will include an emergency department and 24-hour drive-thru pharmacy.
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As nurses across the state interact with patients, they have new ideas on how to improve patient safety and workflow at health care facilities. The UI’s Iowa Nurse Innovators program helps turn those ideas into tangible products by providing free guidance and resources. Read more about the program’s growth over the past five years.
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When UI Police Department Detective Ian Mallory received a phone call in February 2023, it sparked an investigation that involved untangling hundreds of documents and obtaining a DNA test, culminating in unraveling a three-decades-long identity theft scheme. Read more about Mallory’s incredible work to find the truth.
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The U.S. Department of State notified the University of Iowa International Writing program on Feb. 26 that its grants through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will be terminated. Due to this loss of federal funding, the program's leaders will cancel its summer youth program, dissolve distance learning courses, and discontinue the Emerging Voices Mentorship Program. The number of fall 2025 residencies also will be reduced by half.
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A federal judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction which halts the implementation of a 15% indirect cost rate on NIH grants and contracts. The injunction will likely be in place while the case proceeds. Read more in the latest update on the Federal Updates 2025 page.
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Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead on Sunday
For much of the United States, daylight saving time is set to begin at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9. Before you go to bed on Saturday, don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour so you won’t be late for your Sunday morning activities. Enjoy the extended daylight!
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Death is a natural part of life, and talking about it should not be a taboo or a strange thing. By talking about it and sharing fears and wishes, we can bring a renewed sense of purpose and connection in our lives that brings deeper meaning to everyday living.
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In the know: More news, information, and resources
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- Register your bike on Bike Index: With spring and longer periods of sunlight approaching, now would be a good time to register your bike using Bike Index. Doing this can help return your bike to you if it's lost or stolen.
- Review guidelines and options for ordering branded merchandise: If you plan to order branded gear and apparel, be sure to follow brand guidelines and the licensing process. Ordering can be made easy with the merchandise storefront that offers journals, pens, bags, drinkware, apparel, and more. Single piece and bulk items are also available.
- Plan your daily commute with Transit app: Download the Transit app to make traveling by bus easier. Cambus, Iowa City Transit, and Coralville Transit are all available in the app, which allows riders to plan a trip and see real-time departure predictions, live bus locations, closest bus stops, plan a trip, and more.
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Events
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- National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships, 10 a.m. Friday, March 7, and 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, Xtream Arena
- Curtis Sittenfeld in conversation with Lan Samantha Chang, 7 p.m. Monday, March 10, Prairie Lights Books
- Harper Steele lecture, 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 10, Englert Theatre
- Iowa softball vs. St. Thomas, 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, Pearl Softball Field
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