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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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.