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ICTS Iowa

@ICTSIowa

Improving health through innovation and discovery.

 University of Iowa, Iowa City
icts.uiowa.edu
Joined July 2009
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What if pediatric obesity care fit the child, not the other way around? Uzma Rani, MD, MPH, is developing a more personalized, family-centered approach that addresses barriers at home, in clinics, and across communities: ow.ly/ex0z50ZAGlw
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Dr. Amanda Irish of the University of Iowa ICTS is modeling how to stop zoonotic influenza spillover from livestock to humans to protect farm workers, rural communities, and animals before the next pandemic starts: ow.ly/wZvv50ZlQw8
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Oral Fabhalta is now the 1st approved treatment for adults with C3 glomerulopathy (C3G)! The @ICTSIowa Clinical Research Unit helped advance this milestone as the top global enroller in the trial, opening a new era of care for this rare kidney disease: ow.ly/TVz850ZiVWK
A kidney with C3G has an overactivation of the complement system, which results in buildup of C3 deposits and inflammation. Fabhalta blocks part of the complement system to decrease buildup and inflammation.

ALT A kidney with C3G has an overactivation of the complement system, which results in buildup of C3 deposits and inflammation. Fabhalta blocks part of the complement system to decrease buildup and inflammation.

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Researchers at @ICTSIowa launched a three-phase study on remote blood pressure monitoring for rural #postpartum women to test text, photo, or Bluetooth readings and the best frequency to catch hypertension early. Read the full article to learn more: ow.ly/7VR350Yx68Y
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A K12 awardee @ICTSIowa is advancing new treatment strategies for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a rare pediatric brain cancer with an urgent unmet need. This work reflects the #CTSAProgram commitment to translation and engagement. Read more: ccos-cc.ctsa.io/news/howard-…
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K12 Scholar @ICTSIowa Dr. Sarah Beattie leads the charge against life-threatening fungal infections using innovative high-throughput screening. Her research may pave the way for safer, more effective treatments for patients in need. Read more: ccos-cc.ctsa.io/news/targeti… #CTSAProgram
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Happy New Year! #Hawkeyes
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Last day of #2024FallCTSAMtg is kicking off with PIs from @ICTSIowa, @OhioStateCTSI, @UM_MICHR, and @UCDavisHealth CTSC sharing how their hubs have navigated NCATS's shift in focus from translational research to translational science. #CTSAProgram
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To the courageous men and women who have served our nation, the University of Iowa thanks you 💛🇺🇸
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Happy Homecoming Week, Hawkeyes 🏛️🖤💛
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At 4 years old, Adeline Lovell was diagnosed with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Now, the 6-year-old @UIchildrens Kid Captain is in remission, with chemotherapy ending next month. She has chosen "In Tenderness" by @citizenstheband for the Hawkeye Wave.
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Fun Fact: The Homecoming Corn Monument is designed and built by our @UIowaEngr students. Let's go Hawks! 💛🖤
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New: The Hawkeye Wave was just voted as USA Today's Best College Sports Tradition in 2024 👋💛🖤
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The University of Iowa is the oldest university in the state. It was founded in 1847 just 59 days after Iowa became a state. 🤔
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Today, and every day, we will #NeverForget. #Hawkeyes
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Our first seminar of the semester will be led by Curt Lively, PhD, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biology at Indiana University! The seminar will begin at 3:30pm on Friday, September 6, in Kollros Auditorium. All are welcome to attend, & we hope to see you there!
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Life as an undergrad at one of America's premier public research universities looks like 👇
student research

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🥁 Introducing…the 2024 Kid Captains! We’re thrilled to introduce the incredible kids being honored during the @HawkeyeFootball season. Meet them here: spr.ly/6016YRAtn #KidCaptain
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Officially Official 😤 Welcome to the @bigten, @uwathletics, @goducks, @usc_athletics and @uclaathletics! #B1GWelcome
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The biggest stage ✨ Everything you need to know about our #Hawkeyes competing in the Olympics. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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