WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 18, 2024) — Over 100 students Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, presented their research at DMU's 2024 Research Symposium. The annual event highlights groundbreaking student, faculty and community research in health care and biomedical sciences.
Andrew Boldt, of Davenport, Iowa, a DMU student in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program presented their research titled "Urinary Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Levels as an Indicator of Mood Disorders in Rodent Models of Chronic Stress."
Jacob Parker, of Bettendorf, Iowa, a DMU student in the program presented their research titled "Spinach suppresses the growth of cervical cancer by downregulating FLIP, cyclin B, and cyclin D."
The symposium, themed “Path Forward: Technology-Driven and Patient-Centered,” reflects DMU's commitment to driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and improving health-care outcomes through cutting-edge research.
The 2024 Research Symposium featured a variety of presentations, including oral talks and posters. This year's program also welcomed high school students through a new initiative called the Young Scientist Program, designed to inspire the next generation of health-care researchers.
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences hosts the Research Symposium annually to celebrate and support interdisciplinary collaboration among students, faculty, and regional partners.
Located in West Des Moines, part of Iowa's capital metro, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences offers ten graduate-level professional-degree programs in anatomy, biomedical sciences, health-care administration, occupational therapy, osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine, and public health. Founded in 1898, the institution offers superior academics in a collaborative environment. DMU students' scores on national examinations, pass-rates on board certifications, and match-rates for medical residency programs are consistently higher than national averages and rates at peer institutions.
