Streeter Passes Comps

 

Jennifer Streeter with comps chair, Dr. Amit Choudhury

MSTP graduate student Jennifer Streeter successfully passed her comprehensive examination on October 2, 2009 in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. The title of her proposal was "Molecular Mechanisms of Nox1 Trafficking". Jennifer received her bachelor's degree in Biology (Neuroscience) from the University of Iowa and began her MSTP studies at the Carver College of Medicine in the summer of 2006. Jennifer will continue her thesis work in Dr. Francis Miller's laboratory focusing on identifying regulatory proteins and molecular mechanisms responsible for Nox1 activation. Congratulations, Jennifer!

Annual Deeded Body Memorial Service

August 28, 2009

The University of Iowa, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Deeded Body Program, held its annual memorial service for those individuals whose bodies we utilized for educational and research purposes at the UI during the past year, at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2009 at Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City. For more photos, and the written and audio transcript of the service, click here. For information regarding the University of Iowa's Deeded Body Program, click here.


Riordan Passes Comps

 

Jesse Riordan (left) with comps chair, Dr. Charles Yeaman

Graduate student Jesse Riordan successfully passed his comprehensive examination on August 11, 2009 in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. The title of his proposal was "Contributions of Dlk1 and miR-370 to Hepatocellular Carcinoma Pathogenesis". Jesse received his bachelor's degree in Zoology from Iowa State University and began his graduate studies at the University of Iowa through the Biosciences Program in the Fall 2007. Jesse will continue his thesis work in Dr. Adam Dupuy's laboratory focusing on developing a deeper understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of liver cancer. Congratulations, Jesse!

Yamaoka Passes Comps

Jennifer Yamaoka with comps chair, Dr. Robert Cornell

Graduate Student, Jennifer Yamaoka, successfully passed her comprehensive examination on July 31, 2009 in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. The title of her proposal was "Investigation into Structural Characteristics of vonWillebrand factor that Contribute to TTP Pathogenesis”. Jennifer received her bachelor's degree in Biology from Hope College in Holland, Michigan and began her graduate studies at the University of Iowa through the Biosciences Program in the Fall 2007. Jennifer will continue her thesis work in Dr. David Motto’s laboratory focusing on the role of von Willebrand factor and ADAMTS13 in regulating thrombosis and hemostasis. Congratulations, Jennifer!

About the Department

Established as the Anatomy Department in 1868, when The University of Iowa College of Medicine was first approved by the trustees, the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology has experienced extensive growth over its long history. Originally, it had one lecture hall that could accommodate 100 students, plus one room dedicated to microscopic anatomy and another to dissection, both in the basement. Since that time the department has expanded and moved several times. In 1997, the department was given its current name, which along with the greatly expanded laboratory space, better reflects its mission and research.

The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology now serves three major functions: the performance of current topical research, the preparation of graduate students for scientific careers within academia and other related fields, and the teaching of anatomy of the human body to health professionals in training.

Research in the department is diverse and addresses problems in cell and developmental biology, neurobiology, cancer biology, and molecular biology. The department is also the administrative home of the University's Gene Therapy Center, an entity that funds and otherwise supports research in molecular medicine, with a particular emphasis on the development of genetic therapies for Cystic Fibrosis and other diseases.