Precision Medicine Center for Cystic Fibrosis

Developing and advancing gene-based treatments for cystic fibrosis and other genetic diseases. Through innovative research and collaboration, the center strives to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Research Spotlight

Amy Ryan, Associate Professor in Anatomy and Cell Biology and Internal Medicine, Director of the P30 funded Precision Medicine Center for CF and Vice Chair for Research In Anatomy and Cell Biology

Latest Publications

Antiviral defenses are diminished at birth in cystic fibrosis pig airways

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Jennifer A Bartlett

CONCLUSIONS: Our findings indicate a reduced effectiveness of antiviral host defense at birth in the CF pig model and suggest that this phenotype is not driven solely by altered airway epithelial cell function. These results highlight a likely contribution of early life viral infections in initiating CF lung disease.

News

University of Iowa physician–scientist receives prestigious Lasker Award

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Events

ACB Seminar Series - Juan Rodriguez & Trevor Jones

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 9:30am to 10:30am

Bowen Science Building

Juan Rodriguez, a Cell and Developmental Biology Student in the Yang Lab, will present a seminar titled “Obesity-Associated Nitrosative Stress Disrupts Hepatic IDE Function and Insulin Metabolism."

Trevor Jones, a Cell and Developmental Biology Student in the Frank Lab, will present a seminar titled “Roles for Sialyltransferase in Synapse Development and Function."

ACB Seminar Series - Dr. Huiping Zhou

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 9:30am to 10:30am

Bowen Science Building

Dr. Huiping Zhou, a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology from Virginia Commonwealth University will visit the Anatomy and Cell Biology Department to present a seminar titled "Bile Acids in MASLD."