Iowa Neuroscience Institute

The Iowa Neuroscience Institute conducts research to find the causes of — and preventions, treatments, and cures for — the many diseases that affect the brain and nervous system.

Faculty Members Research Jobs

The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust committed a transformational $45 million grant to the University of Iowa that supported the creation of a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary neuroscience center within the Carver College of Medicine.

The Iowa Neuroscience Institute creates synergy within the broad neuroscience community leading to transformative research and an intellectually stimulating environment that supports innovation in basic science, opportunities for translational applications and creative means to understand how the nervous system mediates behavior and how this goes awry in neurodevelopmental, psychiatric and neurological disorders.

Worthington Biomedical Engineering Research

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Members

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UI Colleges represented in the INI

30

Departments with INI faculty members

Upcoming INI Events

Neuroscience and Pharmacology Seminar - Lisa Beutler, MD, PhD

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 10:30am to 11:30am

Medical Education Research Facility

Dissecting the gut-brain dynamics of anorexia and aversion

Lisa Beutler, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Northwestern University

Many Keys, One Conversation: Schizophrenia, Neuroscience and Creativity

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 5:30pm to 8:30pm

The James Theater

This event brings together storytelling, dance, science, and dialogue to destigmatize schizophrenia and mental illness. Through personal narratives, artistic expression, cutting-edge research, and expert insight, attendees will discover the power of vulnerability, resilience, and community support in mental health. When we share our stories, we heal together

5:30–6 p.m. | Reception with Hors d'oeuvres & Poster Session
6–6:15 p.m. | Michael Judge: A Brother's Perspective
6:15–6:45 p.m. | Margalea...