Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences

Over 110 students presented their research at DMU's 2025 Research Symposium held Nov. 14-15, 2025 at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in West Des Moines, Iowa. The annual event highlights groundbreaking student, faculty and community research in health care and biomedical sciences. The symposium reflects DMU's commitment to driving innovation, fostering collaboration and improving health care outcomes through cutting-edge research. The 2025 Research Symposium included a variety of presentations, including oral talks and posters. For the second year in a row, the program welcomed 76 high school student presenters through the Young Scientist Program, designed to inspire the next generation of health care researchers. DMU hosts the Research Symposium annually to celebrate and support interdisciplinary collaboration among students, faculty and regional partners.

Over 100 students Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, presented their research at DMU's 2024 Research Symposium. The annual event highlights groundbreaking student, faculty and community research in health care and biomedical sciences. The symposium, themed Path Forward: Technology-Driven and Patient-Centered, reflects DMU's commitment to driving innovation, fostering collaboration and improving health care outcomes through cutting-edge research. The 2024 Research Symposium included a variety of presentations, including oral talks and posters. This year's program also welcomed high school students through a new initiative called the Young Scientist Program, designed to inspire the next generation of health care researchers. DMU hosts the Research Symposium annually to celebrate and support interdisciplinary collaboration among students, faculty and regional partners.