Lori Wallrath, PhD
Teaching, Mentorship, and Molecular Biology: The lasting legacy of Lori Wallrath
For 28 years, Lori Wallrath, PhD, has been a steady presence in the University of Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine, shaping the educational experiences of thousands of undergraduate, graduate, and medical students in both classroom and laboratory settings.
As a professor and director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, as well as the director of the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Genetics, Wallrath has made a profound impact on both students and faculty alike. Her commitment to education, mentorship, and curriculum development has not only defined her career, but also enriched the learning experience for students across all levels.
As she reflects on her career thus far, Wallrath hopes that her students and colleagues remember her as someone who sparked their interest in research and learning. “I hope that they remember how I enjoyed the process of learning alongside them.”
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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