Table of ContentsClose Patient Care Unique Iowa program treats adults with autism Patricia Winokur: Bench to bedside and beyond Education Medical students measure up, move on Brooks Jackson: Out in front, setting the pace Research Uncovering cystic fibrosis secrets Closing the gap Families invited to join study of autism genetics Small but mighty: Nanoparticles kill endometrial cancer in lab Why is autism more common in boys? Move aside, mouse model, and bring on the pig Daughter helped by drugs tested on mother’s lung tissue Using gene therapy to treat cystic fibrosis Refrain from pain Alumni News Alumni News-Class Notes 9 receive Distinguished Alumni Awards Time Capsule: Isolation Hospital, 1918 Byline By Medicine Iowa Editorial Staff : Spring 2018 Title 9 receive Distinguished Alumni Awards Share + – Sections The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine honors nine alumni in 2018 for their contributions to medical education, biomedical research, patient care, and service. • Sara Brenner • Basem M. Dajani • Rana Dajani • J. Kevin Dorsey • Christina A. Gurnett • C. William Hanke • J. Antonio G. Lopez • Tristram Parslow • Patricia Winokur