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PhD student Chiara Borrelli in the neurology lab

"The brain regulates breathing, and breathing is affected in many cardiac patients. That was the perfect connection, so I started studying humans to understand their breathing issues."

Chiara Borrelli, doctoral candidate, Neuroscience

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Graduate colleges and programs among the top 25 in the nation, 2025 U.S. News & World Report

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National winners of the CGS/University Microfilms International Distinguished Dissertation Award

Events

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, January 12, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm

Carver Biomedical Research Building

Join us for the Women in Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour. It is the monthly coffee hour on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon in 1289 CBRB. Enjoy coffee, pastries and contribute to the discussion!

This is open to ALL — students, staff, postdocs, and faculty interested in promoting women in science.

Speakers change monthly. Contact: jessica-tucker@uiowa.edu for details.