On the first day of the Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows program, Ashley Cooney introduced herself as a lung biologist. Optometrist Christine Sindt wasted no time: “I want to talk to you.” That conversation led to a breakthrough for patients with severely dry eyes.

UI postdoc Maddie Mocchi’s research examines pupil as indicator of depression severity

Doctoral student Winter Philibert analyzes the physical properties of mucus and how the lungs clean themselves in both healthy and diseased models.

Johnson & Johnson has completed the acquisition of Atraverse Medical, a privately-held medical device company pioneering next-generation left-heart access and radiofrequency technology.

James Byrne named a finalist for the 2026 BioInnovation Institute & Science Prize for Innovation

After announcing the partnership on Feb. 10, the first event in the series was held at the Prairie Lights Cafe with UI associate professor Robert Cargill.

The Iowa City Downtown District has partnered with the University of Iowa Office of Innovation to bring university researchers into its First Round monthly networking series.

Laura Rankin (73MD) is helping fuel early-stage, clinician-driven innovation at the University of Iowa through the Laura Rankin Innovation Fund within the Office of Innovation.