The objectives of the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics are to play a leading role in biomedical research, to excel in the teaching of physiology and biophysics, and to maintain a creative, supportive and productive environment in which faculty, students and staff are able to fulfill their professional and career objectives and aspirations.

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ACB Seminar Series - Dr. Nunzia Caporarello

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building

Dr. Nunzia Caporarello, an Assistant Professor of Medicine (Lung injury, repair, and fibrosis) from Loyola University of Chicago will present a seminar titled "Rethinking Lung Fibrosis: The Critical Role Of The Pulmonary Vasculature."

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Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, Daniel Minor, PhD

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building
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ACB Seminar Series - Sadia Islam Mou & Emily Liu

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building

Sadia Islam Mou, a Cell and Developmental Biology Student in the Tootle Lab, will present a seminar titled “Determining the Role of Prostaglandin Signaling During Collective Cell Migration."

Emily Liu, a Cell and Developmental Biology Student in the Ryan Lab, will present a seminar titled “Intra and Intercellular Interactions Driving Lung Remodeling in Pulmonary Lymphangioleiomyomatosis."

Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Research Center

The University of Iowa's Muscular Dystrophy Research Center is dedicated to the translate research discoveries on the structure and function of dystroglycan into clinical applications for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with dystroglycan-related muscular dystrophy. Our goal is to explore therapeutic strategies for the treatment of various muscular dystrophies.

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