Introducing APPIL, I-CLIC, and IIBI

APPIL also strives to rapidly use emerging insights for the translation of new image-based methodologies into tools that are applicable to the broader research community and clinical practice for the improved diagnosis, phenotyping, and treatment of lung disease.

3D Image of a Lung

Research Posters

A collection of our ATS posters throughout the years of participating research. 

3D Image of a Lung

Facilities and Resources

Our lab uses a variety of technologies to achieve breakthroughs in research, within a 2500-square-foot CT imaging facility.

APPIL Group Photo

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labs
Some more images of lungs

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Collaborators
X-Ray of a Lung

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Years of Research

Events

ACB Seminar Series - Juan Rodriguez & Trevor Jones promotional image

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."

Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Workshop, Adnan Ahmed promotional image

Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Workshop, Adnan Ahmed

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Bowen Science Building
Iowa ReSpectacle Back to School Donation Drive promotional image

Iowa ReSpectacle Back to School Donation Drive

Wednesday, September 16 to Friday, September 25, 2026 (all day)
Medical Education Research Facility
Donate used glasses to be recycled and redistributed across the globe during the back-to-school season! Drop-off locations are available from Aug. 24 to Sept. 25 across the University of Iowa campuses and clinics.