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Fulbright Week 2024
Monday, November 11, 2024
Join International Programs for Fulbright Week. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers recent bachelor’s graduates, master’s and doctoral candidates, young professionals, and artists the chance to develop personally and gain international experience.
Radiation Biology and Physics Undergraduate Research Summer Program
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Research opportunities available in radiation therapy, redox biology, cancer biology, traditional and medical physics, engineering, medical imaging, immunology and more.
Cancer Research Opportunities at Iowa
Monday, November 4, 2024
The application is now open for the University of Iowa’s Cancer Research Opportunities at Iowa (CROI) undergraduate summer program. Our 10 week program features an individual research project, oral and poster presentation, mentoring, clinical shadowing, and career development opportunities.
Unveiling GPCR signaling in cancer and obesity: function and therapeutic options
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The research focuses on investigating the signaling mechanisms underlying the development of obesity and breast cancer. This project offers ample opportunities for undergraduate student involvement. Depending on their experience, students may assist with lab maintenance, support experimental procedures, and receive guidance in applying for the ICRU fellowship. With substantial contributions, students may also have the opportunity to co-author manuscripts.
Poster Workshop
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Are you planning on presenting at the Fall Undergraduate Research Festival? On Tuesday the 22nd from 4-5pm 140 BHC, OUR research ambassadors will be presenting a workshop on how to make and organize a research poster! The ambassadors all have experience giving poster presentations, and they will be able to answer specific questions and review poster drafts. Stop by for help and feedback!