Ted Abel and son
Ted Abel, PhD, and his son Seamus Abel

Seamus, a German major, has found a home away from home in Phillips Hall, which houses the academic offices of the Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures as well as a student study lounge.

A Neuroscientist and His Son Make Strides at Iowa

When his toddler was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder more than 20 years ago, Ted Abel expanded his research focus to include the developmental disorder. Today, the University of Iowa provides an environment where both father and son have thrived.

“There are no barriers here. Whatever the problem is, we work together to understand it in creative and collaborative ways.” 

- Ted Abel, PhD, noting the value of collaboration among Iowa researchers.

Seamus at piano

Seamus, the musician.....

Genetics

A combination of core and elective courses together with hands-on laboratory experience provide a strong base for Ph.D. thesis research. A newly established Computational Genetics Subtrack brings state-of-the-art computer technology to the study of modern Genetics. 

Wallrath

Director

Lori Wallrath, PhD
Phillips

Associate Director

Bryan Phillips, PhD
Rob

Administrator

Rob DuBay

Human Toxicology

Our Human Toxicology Program has a long history of providing world class mentoring and research opportunities for its students. First year students participate in three different research rotations to determine their research interests.

Thorne

Director

Peter Thorne, PhD
Jong Kim

Director of Graduate Studies

Jong Sung Kim, PhD
Purdy

Administrator

David Purdy

Immunology

Our Program offers investigators from many departments, including Epidemiology, Internal Medicine, Microbiology, and Urology. Faculty expertise and research activities provide excellent training in adaptive, cellular and innate molecular immunology.

K Legge

Director

Kevin Legge, PhD
Rob

Administrator

Rob DuBay
Sydney

Coordinator

Sydney Schmeltz

Neuroscience

We strive to transform our students into independent, successful scientists. To accomplish this, we offer a large number of courses in our curriculum to help you obtain a wide-ranging background, ranging from cellular and molecular biology to cognitive neuroscience.

Dan Smiling

Director

Daniel Tranel, PhD
Dailey

Associate Director

Michael Dailey, PhD
Grell

Administrator

Maggie Grell-Davis, MA