Many thanks to Sanjeev Sethi, MD, PhD of @mayoclinic.org for presenting on membranous nephropathy- causes, antigen identification, key findings and advancements, and more. #PathSky

Cerebellar atrophy and Purkinje cell degeneration are common features for those with Alcohol Use Disorder. A recent study from Jia Luo, PhD's research lab has identified a key protein that links alcohol-induced cerebellar degeneration and age-related neurobehavioral decline.

Our Microbiology Lab is leading the way to make HPV clinic self-collection a reality for our patients with plans to partner with the Holden Cancer Center and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to help support their cervical cancer screen initiatives and reach patients across the state.

Jianyu Yu, a PhD candidate in the Molecular Medicine Graduate Program received a travel award for the 4th Metabolic Dysregulation and Cancer Risk Consortium Meeting in Memphis, delivering a presentation on his abstract, "FABP4-expressing CD14intCD16+ Monocytes Mark Aggressive Human Breast Cancer."

The Blood Bank, located in DeGowin Blood Center, processes and stores blood products for University of Iowa Health Care and associated locations. These products are used for various medical needs, such as transfusions, self-donations for future procedures, apheresis, and much more. #PathSky

#GrandRounds are an opportunity for our residents and fellows to practice their presentation skills while advancing their knowledge on a chosen topic in their specialty. We've had a great group this semester- we can't wait to see what's in store for the spring! #PathTwitter

Are you ready to start your #PathologyFellowship experience? We have several fellowship positions available for 2026-2027! #PathSky Learn more about our open fellowships and find application details on our website: https://pathology.medicine.uiowa.edu/education/fellowships

Congratulations to Connor Wilhelm, MS on receiving a National Multiple Sclerosis Society Travel Grant Award for the 2025 Autumn Immunology Conference! Connor will present a poster and short discussion for his abstract. Read more about his research on our website: https://bit.ly/49A0jvP

A recent study from Ashutosh Mangalam, PhD's research lab has produced the most comprehensive genetic and metabolic analysis to date of the oral microbiome associated with #multiplesclerosis. #PathSky Read more about his study on our website: https://bit.ly/3JyF2rL

Our brain bank in the Iowa Neuropathology Resource Library contributed rare brain samples to a CTE study from @bu-cte.bsky.social investigating the effects of repetitive head trauma-related injuries in the formation of CTE. Read more about the study on our website: https://bit.ly/48Kf5Qo

Congratulations to Payton Kahl on successfully defending her thesis, "Identification and Characterization of CD8 T Cell Epitopes Within an Influenza B Virus Model of Infection," and has completed the Masters of Science in Pathology program! Read more about Payton's thesis: https://bit.ly/3KVkbQ1

Peritoneal fluid sample was presented to our core lab for a cell count and differential from a 54-year-old woman. 80% of the cells returned atypical. What's your diagnosis? #WhatThePath #PathX

Today for #GrandRounds we had an excellent presentation from one of our PGY-3s on effects of patient self-collections and changing cervical cancer screening guidelines.

Thank you J. Julie Kim, PhD, Susy Y. Hung Research Professor from Northwestern University's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, for presenting on the impact of obesity and race on endometrial cancer through transcriptomic signatures at #GrandRounds!

Congratulations to Shravan Kumar Kannan, MS, for receiving the Ballard & Seashore Dissertation Fellowship for the Spring 2026 semester! This award provides students in their final semester supported time to focus on completing their research activities.

Congratulations to Kshitija Kale, MD, a student in our Experimental Pathology PhD program, who has been awarded the Ballard & Seashore Dissertation Fellowship! This award provides students in their final semester supported time to focus on completing their research activities.

Thank you, Nathanael Christensen, DO for presenting on the validation process and its methods for building effective test menus! Dr. Christensen is a Cytopathology Fellow in and was previously a resident in our program an served as co-chief resident.

Almost 100 years ago. Still committed to providing the same quality education for the next generation of pathologists. 💛 🖤

Congratulations on your retirement, Dr. Marcus Nashelsky! After 22 years, Dr. Nashelsky hung up his white coat for the last time. An integral part of developing the Decedent Care Center at @uihealthcare, his lessons and guidance will live through these halls for years to come.

Dr. Karandikar's (@PathImmune) group was the first to show that CD8+ T cells targeted to CNS antigens can suppress disease activity and be used as a potential therapeutic approach. This recent study digs into the mechanism in which these CD8+ T cells help in mitigating disease.

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia is an inherited condition marked by abnormal function of motile cilia where chronic respiratory infections and bronchiectasis are common. Let's explore how this case from Drs. David Meyerholz and Douglas Hornick guides future research. #PathTwitter

Congratulations to Shailesh Shahi, PhD who has been promoted to tenure-track Assistant Professor and the opening of his own research lab! Dr. Shahi's lab explores obesity-driven changes in the gut microbiota and H₂S signaling shape immune responses and worsen CNS autoimmunity.

Congratulations to the Badovinac research lab on recognition for their article in ‪@aai.org! Elizabeth Escue, MS, a student in our Experimental Pathology PhD program and member of the Badovinac Lab, is lead author on this study. Read the full feature: https://bit.ly/3Vl4Fil

Congratulations to Banafshe Dolatyar, PhD, member of Marco Hefti's research lab, for winning the Trainee Professional Development Award from the Society for Neuroscience! Read more about the award on our website: pathology.medicine.uiowa.edu/news/2025/08...

Congratulations to Mallory Shin, member of Marco Hefti, MD's research lab, for receiving the Kwak-Ferguson Award in Neuroscience! Read more on the award on our website: pathology.medicine.uiowa.edu/news/2025/08...

Researchers in Zizhen Kang, PhD's lab, in collaboration with @Ashu_Mangalam’s lab, have discovered that oligodendroglial lineage cells (OLCs)—traditionally known for myelin production—actively contribute to neuroinflammation in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE)

Beautiful examples of RNA in situ hybridization with additional immunofluorescence staining from Dr. Kimberly Fiock🧬

Through prior research it has been found that pks+ E. coli strains produce the metabolite colibactin, a genotoxin that damages host cell DNA, promoting carcinogenesis in animal models of cancer-associated colitis (CAC). However, this connection in humans is unknown.

Congratulations to Dr. Shaelish Shahi for being awarded a three-year, $999,265 grant from the @DeptofDefense Multiple Sclerosis Research Program for his project "impact of Obesity-Driven Gut Microbiota Alterations on Multiple Sclerosis"!

7 years in the making, Dr. Mangalam and members of his research lab, along with Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa College of Public Health and Iowa Department of Neurology, have found a connection between the gut microbiome’s microbial ratio in association with multiple sclerosis and disease severity.

Congratulations to Dr. Mariah Hassert for receiving a K99/00 Pathway to Independence Award from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases! Dr. Hassert received this award for her proposal "Hemozoin and liver stage malaria vaccine efficacy."

We are ecstatic to announce the opening of the newly-renovated Histology Research Laboratory. Headed by Dr. Kimberly Fiock as Technical Director and Dr. David Meyerholz as Medical Director , the HRL is a research core for the Department of Pathology.

Can the brain be molded by exposures to peripheral microbes? Members of the Harty and Badovinac research labs recently investigated how realistic microbial exposures change immune cell representation in the brain and influence neurological disease outcomes.

Congratulations to Dr. Alexander Boyden, who was awarded a 2-year R21 research grant titled “Gamma herpesvirus impact on required B cell:CD4 T interactions in a B cell-dependent, antibody-independent mouse model of multiple sclerosis” from the @niaidnews.bsky.social

Don’t miss this FREE online workshop June 24! Natalya Guseva will share how Archer™ FUSIONPlex™ helps her lab uncover fusions and much more (SNVs, splice variants & indels). Register: us06web.zoom.us/webi...

Congratulations to Alexis Kollasch-McGarvey for receiving the Special Achievement in Pathology M4 Award. pathology.medicine.uiowa.edu/news/2025/06...