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 Schedule
Itzhak Fried, MD, PhD
University of California Los Angeles
Co-Sponsor: Department of Neurosurgery, Host: Kirill Nourski, MD, PhD
Thursday, March 13, 2025
4:00 - 5:00 pm, Prem Sahai Auditorium 1110 MERFDomenico Accili, MD
Columbia University
Co-Sponsor: Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, Host: Kamal Rahmouni, PhD
Thursday, April 17, 2025
4:00 - 5:00 pm, Prem Sahai Auditorium 1110 MERFMary Carrington, PhD
Director, Basic Science Program
Frederick National Library
Principal Scientist, Laboratory of Integrative Cancer Immunology
National Cancer Institute, NIHCo-Sponsor: Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Host: Li Wu, PhD
Thursday, May 8, 2025
4:00 - 5:00 pm, Prem Sahai Auditorium 1110 MERFMark L. Andermann, PhD
Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Co-Sponsor: Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology, Host: Rory Fisher
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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
Itzhak Fried, MD, PhD
University of California Los Angeles
Co-Sponsored by the Department of Neurosurgery
Host: Kirill Nourski, MD, PhD
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: Prem Sahai Auditorium 1110 MERF