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Bri O’Leary, PhD, in the Joseph Cullen lab on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

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Marion Vanneste, postdoctoral research scholar in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.

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Exterior of Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center with new brand campaign display at University of Iowa Health Care’s university campus on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

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Latest Holden News

Colin Kenny, PhD

Kenny recognized with several awards for melanoma research

Thursday, April 2, 2026
Colin Kenny, PhD, has been recognized with multiple awards, but he’s quick to shift the focus to his students. At a recent conference, members of his lab presented research examining how melanoma develops and spreads — work that not only advances the field but also earned awards for each presenter.
Ksenia Krupina, PhD

Scientists uncover enzyme that shatters chromosomes, reshapes cancer genomes

Friday, January 9, 2026
Lead study author Ksenia Krupina will join UI Health Care in 2026 to continue her research.

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