About the Department

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The College of Public Health and the Department of Epidemiology are now celebrating 10 years.To celbrate this milestone the college is hosting local events, reaching out to statewide audiences, and taking part in activities that promote broader awareness of public health.   A full listing of events can be found on the College of Public Health's anniversary web page.There is much excitement in the College with the building of a College home. The design and current pictures via a webcam can be found on the campaign website. 

This building will congregate departments but also faculty, administrative staff and students. The goal is to eventually consolidate research into this or an attached building. It is an opportunity for enhancement and change for the College and Department. It is also important that even though we are moving away from the General Hospital location we maintain the strong ties with the health science colleges and centers. 

Of the major accomplishments that the Department has had, the nomination and awarding of the Distinguished Alumni Awards and the annual Hsu-Li Distinguished Lectureship has been extremely gratifying. The recognition of academic and public health achievement is an important aspect of the Department's visibility and pride.

As we end the decade, I want to thank the administrative staff, the student leaders of the Epi Student Association, the members of the Epi Staff Council, the faculty and those that have contributed to the academic, research and public health impact of the Department.  During 2009 the Department performed its departmental review.  We would be happy to send you our self-study. Contact marilyn-anderson-1@uiowa.edu for a copy. The results of the review will be used to revise our strategic plan and goals for the next 5 years. It is clear that the Department needs to further develop focused areas of excellence.

While these are challenging times it reminds us that the Department is a community of students, staff, faculty and alumni that can have an impact on public health.

Sincerely,

James C. Torner, PhD
Professor and Head
Department of Epidemiology
200 Hawkins Drive, C-21P-1 GH
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
(T) 319-384-5001
(E) james-torner@uiowa.edu