Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Establishes International Partnership With Indian Health Sciences University
WEST DES MOINES, IA (10/19/2026) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth University, a health sciences university in Hyderabad, India, are expanding opportunities for research collaboration and student learning. Through the partnership, the two institutions will engage in visiting scholar initiatives and student exchange programs. The partnership also supports joint research initiatives, including co-designed research projects, scientific publications and
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
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,
