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News and Announcements
Cutting-Edge Dementia Research (Technology, AI, and EHR)
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Join my team on cutting-edge dementia research projects! We're seeking enthusiastic volunteer RAs to assist with recruitment, data collection and analysis, and manuscript preparation. This is a unique opportunity to gain co-authorship on high-impact publications and present at conferences.
Viral Immunology Focusing on Brain Viruses and Neuropathogenesis
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Our lab focuses on human immune response to polyomaviruses JC and BK. The project seeks to prospectively follow kidney transplant patients' blood and urine samples to determine immune control of the virus. We are also creating individualized kidney organoids from urine stem cells.
Applying State-of-the-Art AI to 3D Lung Imaging ($)
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Help evaluate one of three cutting-edge AI methods aimed at improving segmentation of pulmonary structures from 3D chest CT scans. Click to read more about the methods and how to get involved.
Investigating C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G) Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Molecular Otolaryngology and Renal Research Laboratories (MORL) is seeking a motivated undergraduate student to support patient outreach, complement biomarker requisition, and retrospective chart review. The C3G Natural History Study aims to investigate the cause and character of each participant’s disease. Click here to learn more.
Novel genomic technologies for the diagnosis of rare cancers and blood disorders
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The Tung Lab is focused on the development of novel genomic technologies in the diagnosis of rare cancers and blood disorders. We study the roles of both somatic and germline genetic variants in various cancer predisposition syndromes, with a specific interest in hereditary hematological malignancies and inherited bone marrow failure syndromes. We are also interested in the development of novel diagnostic tools in pediatric cancers. Click here to learn about ongoing projects and how to get involved.
Upcoming Deadlines and Events
Summer Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC)
Wednesday, July 30th
1-3:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge
Register to present at SURC
Deadline for applications if Friday, July 18th @ 5pm.