UI research reaffirms safety of influenza vaccination in pregnancy

A new University of Iowa research study examining possible associations between maternal influenza vaccination and a host of major structural birth defects reaffirms the safety of the vaccination during early pregnancy. The study was led by Paul Romitti, University of Iowa Distinguished Chair, professor of epidemiology, and director of the Iowa Registry for Congenital and Inherited Disorders. Published June 9, 2025

O’Shaughnessy comments on air quality alerts for Iowa

Patrick O’Shaughnessy, professor of occupational and environmental health, recently discussed the air quality alerts issued for Iowa due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. He recommended several things people can do protect themselves. (Radio Iowa) Published June 6, 2025

Climate Change and Injury and Violence Prevention Micro Lab

Are you interested in sparking new research that addresses some of the most pressing human challenges of our time? CPH will host a micro lab on climate change and injury and violence prevention on July 9. Published June 5, 2025

UI College of Public Health receives funding to expand maternal and child health curriculum

The University of Iowa College of Public Health has received funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to continue to expand and strengthen its maternal and child health curriculum. The Maternal and Child Health Public Health Catalyst Program is led by William Story, associate professor of community and behavioral health. Published June 4, 2025

3 CPH students awarded Global Access Ambassador scholarships

Three CPH undergraduates have been named Global Access Ambassadors. The scholarship supports students who study abroad with the intent to serve as study abroad ambassadors upon their return to the UI campus. Published June 2, 2025

Hamann discusses distracted driving, Iowa’s handheld device law

On July 1, Iowa law enforcement will begin distributing warnings for the handheld use of electronic devices while driving. Experts including Cara Hamann, director of the UI Transportation Research and Injury Prevention Safety Lab, offer reminders for reducing distractions while driving. (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Published May 29, 2025

Register for the next Brand 101 training

University of Iowa brand overview training is available for all faculty and staff who want to gain a better understanding of who we are, how to leverage our visual identity, and the resources available to help bring it all together. Register now for the June 10 virtual course. Published May 29, 2025

Learn about NIH Public Access Policy updates at July 1 presentation

The National Institutes of Health announced that their new 2024 Public Access Policy will go into effect on July 1, 2025. Learn more about the submission and compliance process on July 1 at 12:30 p.m. in C217 CPHB or via Zoom. Published May 28, 2025

Pentella offers food safety tips for cookouts

Professor Michael Pentella, director of the State Hygienic Laboratory and clinical professor of epidemiology, offers some food tips for safe summer gatherings and cookouts. (Iowa Magazine)  Published May 28, 2025

Free student registration for Culturally Responsive Health Care in Iowa Conference

All University of Iowa students are invited to attend the Culturally Responsive Health Care in Iowa Conference at no cost. The conference topic is "Global is Local: Focusing the Lens on Cancer" and will be held June 5 on the UI campus. Published May 27, 2025