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Mobile Clinic - St. Patrick's

Sunday, October 25, 2026 11:30am to 2:30pm
St. Patrick's Church
Mobile Clinic
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Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, Lluis Ribas de Pouplana

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building
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Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Virtual Career Development Series - Neuroscience alumna, McCall Sarrett, PhD

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 11:30am
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🎓 Neuroscience Alumni Spotlight: McCall Sarrett, PhD ('20)

From Herky to Duo: A Career in the Cognitive Science of Learning

What can a PhD career look like beyond the traditional academic path?

Join the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Career Development Series for a conversation with McCall Sarrett, PhD ('20, Neuroscience), a University of Iowa graduate alumna who has built a career applying cognitive science and research in industry.

McCall is currently a Learning Scientist at Duolingo, where...

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