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UI researchers find common drug could treat opioid use disorder

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Daily Iowan
John Wemmie, MD, PhD, portrait

Old drug, new target for treating opioid use disorder

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Jennifer Brown
Susan Shen and the members of her lab

In a university first, psychiatrist earns prestigious award for her 'outsider' approach 

Monday, December 8, 2025
Michael Anderson
University of Iowa Department of Psychiatry

Carver College of Medicine Events

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Johnson County Wellness Blood Drive

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Johnson County Wellness
The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 12 P.M. to 4 p.m. on March 18th, 2026, at the Health and Human Services Building!
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Fountain Lobby Blood Drive

Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:00am to 4:00pm
General Hospital
The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 19th, 2026, at the Fountain Lobby.
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St Thomas More Blood Drive

Sunday, March 22, 2026 9:00am to 1:00pm
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday March 22nd, 2026, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, in their basement

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