Recent News
DMU Clinic - Physical Therapy Welcomes Heather Alaniz, P.T., D.P.T., OCS
Heather Alaniz, P.T., D.P.T., OCS, brings diverse expertise as a new physical therapist in the Des Moines University Clinic - Physical Therapy. She previously practiced at Breathe Physical Therapy and Wellness in Des Moines, where she treated patients ...
Jan 11, 2024, 8:00am EST
DMU Purple & Proud Campaign Tops $51 Million
Purple & Proud: The Campaign for Des Moines University has twice surpassed its funding goals. The campaign was publicly launched in December 2018 with an initial goal to raise $25 million. Following donors' generous support, DMU announced the extensio...
Jan 8, 2024, 2:04pm EST
Pickleball: Could America's Fast-Growing Sport Be an Achilles Heel?
Pickleball is a fast-growing sport in the United States, especially among middle-aged and older adults. As popularity has surged, so have injuries, presenting risks that players should understand. Invented in 1965 as a substitute for badminton, pickle...
Jan 3, 2024, 8:00am EST
DMU's Top 2023 News Stories: What a Wonderful Year!
Des Moines University recorded many accomplishments, changes and events during 2023. Here's a look back at our top news events of the past 12 months. DMU Moved to a New Campus in its 125th Year As DMU President and CEO Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph....
Jan 2, 2024, 8:00am EST
DMU Clinic - Foot and Ankle Welcomes Kelly John, D.P.M., M.H.A., FACFAS, DABPM
Kelly John, D.P.M., M.H.A., FACFAS, DABPM, a board-certified podiatric physician and surgeon, has joined the Des Moines University Clinic - Foot and Ankle as a clinician and assistant professor in DMU's College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. The cl...
Dec 11, 2023, 8:00am EST
DMU Osteopathic Students Achieve the Highest Board Exam Score in the Nation
Members of the osteopathic medicine Class of 2024 in the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine achieved the highest pass rate among all osteopathic medical schools nationwide on the Level 1 exam of the COMLEX-USA national board exams, w...
Nov 28, 2023, 8:00am EST
New Executive Director Seeks to Elevate DMU's Research Enterprise
Pravin Mishra, Ph.D., M.B.A., is a scientific visionary with a rare combination of experiences in bench, translational and clinical science, academia, government, partnerships and new strategic business development. In October, the seasoned administrat...
Nov 13, 2023, 8:00am EST
Time to Get Your Flu, COVID-19 Vaccines
Ahhh, fall - the season of cooler weather, changing colors, pumpkin pie spice-flavored everything and vaccine updates. It's time to get your flu shot and the updated COVID-19 immunization shot. Here are important things for you to know. Everybody need...
Nov 6, 2023, 5:08am EST
DMU Professor Receives NIH Grant to Investigate Substance Abuse Relapse
Kicking alcohol or drug addiction is extremely challenging, both physically and environmentally. Over time, the brain's communication network adapts to the substance's effects, making withdrawal difficult when someone tries to quit. Environmental cues ...
Oct 30, 2023, 7:00am EDT
DMU Clinic - Behavioral Health Welcomes Autumn Brunia, D.O.
Autumn Brunia, D.O., joined the Des Moines University Clinic - Behavioral Health as a faculty psychiatrist. She had been a faculty member for the Broadlawns/UnityPoint psychiatry residency program in Des Moines and continues to serve in that role. The...
Oct 25, 2023, 7:00am EDT