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.
2025/2026 Schedule
Mark L. Andermann, PhD
Professor of Medicine and Neurobiology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Harvard Medical School"Computing with Second Messenger Signals in the Awake Brain"
Co-Sponsored by: The Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology
and the Michael J. Brody Memorial Lecture
Host: Rory Fisher, PhD
Thursday, October 16, 2025
4:00 - 5:00 pm, Prem Sahai Auditorium 1110 MERF
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James F. Martin, MD, PhD
Vivian L. Smith Professor of Regenerative Medicine
Department of Integrative Physiology
Director, Center for Organ Repair and Renewal
Baylor College of Medicine
Director, Cardiomyocyte Renewal Laboratory
Texas Heart InstituteCo-Sponsor: Abboud Cardiovascular Research Center
Host: Long-Sheng Song, MD, MS
Thursday, January 22, 2026
4:00 - 5:00 pm, Prem Sahai Auditorium 1110 MERFIan S. Maze, PhD
Professor of Neuroscience
Professor of Pharmacological Sciences
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiCo-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 MERFKay 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
Mark L. Andermann, PhD
Professor of Medicine and Neurobiology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Harvard Medical School
"Computing with Second Messenger Signals in the Awake Brain"
Co-Sponsored by: The Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology
and the Michael J. Brody Memorial Lecture
Host: Rory Fisher, PhD
Thursday, October 16, 2025
4:00 - 5:00 pm, Prem Sahai Auditorium 1110 MERF
Add to Calendar