DMU Professor Receives NIH Funding to Study Why Sleep Apnea Poses Greater Health Risks for Women After Menopause
WEST DES MOINES, IA (10/12/2026) Millions of women experience sleep apnea, yet it's not fully understood why the condition becomes increasingly associated with high blood pressure and kidney disease after menopause. To help answer that question, Noah Marcus, PhD, associate professor of physiology and pharmacology at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, has received a $553,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health. With the funding, Marcus will investigate the underlying mechanisms
DMU Names Gary Stuck and Matthew McKinney to the Board of Trustees
Barry Braver, DO, recognized with trustee emeritus status following years of service to the university by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences WEST DES MOINES, IA (10/05/2026) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has appointed two new members to its Board of Trustees and recognized longtime trustee Barry Braver, DO, a 1979 graduate of DMU's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, as a trustee emeritus. The board recognized Braver for his years of dedicated service and
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Office of Research Announces Directors for New Centers
WEST DES MOINES, IA (09/28/2026) From developing new approaches to treating disease to helping people stay active and healthy throughout their lives, research plays an important role in improving health and well-being. To expand that work and create more opportunities for collaboration, the Office of Research at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has launched three new research centers, growing opportunities for interdisciplinary research and impact, and named directors for two of
Public Health Economist Publishes Research On Impact of E-Cigarette Tax
WEST DES MOINES, IA (09/23/2026) A study by a Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences researcher sought to answer this question: What happens to children when states increase their e-cigarette taxes? Research by Jason Semprini, PhD, MPP, assistant professor of public health, published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, suggests that pursuing "tax parity," or imposing equivalent taxes and restrictions on cigarettes and alternative nicotine products, may lead to increased cigarette
The Life of a Philanthropist: How to Save a Life
WEST DES MOINES, IA (09/17/2026) As a first-year medical student at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, Parag Patel, DO'92, took a trip to Kenya - his birthplace - that would ultimately shape the course of his life. There, he witnessed firsthand the stark realities of limited medical resources: a lack of basic supplies like stethoscopes, tape and gauze and undertrained medical workers overwhelmed by the volume of patients. Many, especially women and children, were dying from preventable
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Launches Doctor of Medical Science Program
Advancing Physician Associate/Assistant Careers WEST DES MOINES, IA (09/16/2026) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has opened applications for its new Doctor of Medical Science program - the first of its kind in Iowa. Drawing on DMU's strong reputation in physician associate/assistant education and related health sciences disciplines, the fully online DMSc is a four-term, 30-credit, cohort-based degree designed for PAs seeking to advance into clinical leadership, education or research
Life After DMU: Life of a Public Health Officer
10 DMU Degrees. 10 Alumni Stories. 10 Ways to Make a Difference. by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences WEST DES MOINES, IA (09/15/2026) Whether they studied osteopathic medicine, public health or biomedical sciences at 722 Sixth Avenue, 3200 Grand Avenue or the new campus at 8025 Grand Avenue, graduates of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences share one thing in common: the degrees they earned prepared them to care, to lead and to serve. It's a physical therapist helping
Research Symposium and Young Scientist Program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
WEST DES MOINES, IA (09/14/2026) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences will host its 2026 Research Symposium and Young Scientist Program on Nov. 13-14 on its campus at 8025 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines. The annual event, open to faculty, students, staff, members of the regional medical and scientific community and high school students, will showcase innovative research being conducted across multiple disciplines at DMU and beyond. Pravin Mishra, PhD, MBA, chief research officer at DMU,
WEST DES MOINES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WEST DES MOINES, IA (Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced its 2026 Board of Directors, a group of local and regional leaders who will help guide the Chamber and support the continued growth of the West Des Moines community. Board members will work closely with Chamber staff to support members, set priorities, and strengthen the business community. “Our 2026 Board of Directors includes leaders from a wide range of industries and businesses,
