On March 31, 2025, our undergraduate student Hannah Williamsen attended the annual Research in the Capitol event at the Iowa State Capitol. Hannah was one of twenty University of Iowa undergraduates selected to share her work with legislators, presenting her poster titled "Incidence of Early Neurodegenerative Disease Pathology in a Forensic Cohort."

The Iowa Neuropathology Resource Laboratory had the opportunity to exhibit for the first time at the 2024 Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Conference, held October 5–9 in Chicago, IL.

The Iowa Neuropathology Resource Lab was proud to have student representation at the 2024 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) from July 28–August 1 in Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Marco Hefti received a five-year NIH R01 award entitled “A non-canonical role for tau in early human brain development” from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

INRL members Mikayla and Hannah attend the Walk to End Epilepsy to discuss brain donation for SUDEP patients.

Dr. Fiock wins the Career Impact Award from the University of Iowa Pomerantz Career Center for her efforts in helping her students prepare for their future, navigate career options, and succeed after graduation.

INRL has a get-together to celebrate Mikayla’s graduation and transition to a full-time staff position.