The Distinguished Biomedical Scholars Lecture Series features top-tier scientists and physicians performing high-impact research in a variety of areas.
The seminars will be of broad interest and are open to all University of Iowa faculty, staff, students and the public. UI Carver College of Medicine departments, institutes, centers, and programs may nominate speakers here under CCOM Distinguished Biomedical Scholar Lecture Nominations. Questions should be directed to Erin Brothers or Amber Jackson-Elwer at com-research@uiowa.edu. Lectures are held in-person.
2026 Schedule
Ian S. Maze, PhD
Professor of Neuroscience
Professor of Pharmacological Sciences
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Howard Hughes Medical Institute"Protein monoaminylation in the brain: novel mechanisms of neural development, plasticity, and disease"
Co-Sponsor: Iowa Neuroscience Institute
Hosts: Ted Abel, PhD, Nandakumar Narayanan, MD, PhD
Thursday, March 26, 2026
4:00 - 5:00 pm, Prem Sahai Auditorium 1110 MERF
See in Events Calendar | Add to CalendarKay M. Tye, PhD
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Howard Hughes Medical InstituteCo-Sponsor: Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology
Host: Rory A. Fisher, PhD
Thursday, September 17, 2026
4:00 - 5:00 pm, Prem Sahai Auditorium 1110 MERF
Lectures are usually held every third Thursday in the months of September, October, November, February, March, April, and May from 4-5 p.m. These dates can be flexible upon request.
Next Lecture
Ian S. Maze, PhD
Professor of Neuroscience
Professor of Pharmacological Sciences
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
"Protein monoaminylation in the brain: novel mechanisms of neural development, plasticity, and disease"
Co-Sponsor: Iowa Neuroscience Institute
Hosts: Ted Abel, PhD, Nandakumar Narayanan, MD, PhD
Thursday, March 26, 2026
4:00 - 5:00 pm, Prem Sahai Auditorium 1110 MERF