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Thornell Lab
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Our laboratory explores how epithelial tissues maintain physiological balance through coordinated ion transport, with a particular focus on chloride and acid-base regulation.
Top 5 List to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Science
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
A brief list of easy, high impact sustainability practices you can implement today!
Small Decisions, Big Impact: The Everyday Power of Lab Sustainability
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
We were interviewed for an article by "Lab Manager Magazine"!
The Biomedical Sustainability Initiative: Making Environmental Change in the World of Research
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
We were interviewed by the UIowa Office of Sustainability and the Environment for an article!
Sustainable Laboratory Practices: Certifications and Strategies for Going Green
Friday, February 21, 2025
We were interviewed for an article by "Lab Manager Magazine"!
“1 and 2 in the blue”: promoting sustainability in the workplace
Friday, October 25, 2024
We were interviewed for the UIowa Department of Internal Medicine "Making The Rounds" newsletter!
What can individuals do to combat climate change? Three authors of the Iowa Climate Statement share how people can be part of the solution.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
We were recently interviewed by the Iowa Public Radio!
Climate action: warming the freezers
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Ultralow temperature (ULT) freezers use ~20 kWh electricity/day, the same as an average home.
15 years ago, all ULT freezers were set to -65C or -70.
Turning your freezer from -80C to -70C can save up to 30% electricity.