Hamann comments on use of ‘road diets’

'Road diets,' the practice of removing street lanes to calm traffic, is a tool used by many cities. A University of Iowa study co-authored by Cara Hamann, associate professor of epidemiology, found no noticeable difference in response times of emergency vehicles where road diets are in place. (AP News)  Published April 23, 2025

Nash, Wells Sittig discuss cancer on ‘Iowa Press’

Sarah Nash, director of research analytics and dissemination at the Iowa Cancer Registry and assistant professor of epidemiology, and Kelly Wells Sittig, executive director of the Iowa Cancer Consortium, recently appeared on "Iowa Press" to discuss many facets of cancer in Iowa. Published April 23, 2025

Rebeca Galindo: Researching antibiotic resistance and rapid testing

Rebeca Galindo, a second-year doctoral candidate in epidemiology, knew she wanted to be an infectious disease epidemiologist at a young age. Now she's involved with a research project developing a rapid diagnostic test to accelerate identifying antibiotic resistance in Salmonella and Campylobacter.  Published April 23, 2025

Helping farm families manage dementia care

A new training resource that addresses the unique safety and cultural concerns of farm families caring for a loved one with dementia is being developed by researchers from the University of Iowa and University of Illinois Chicago. Published April 22, 2025

Global exchange: Building public health partnerships in Romania and beyond

The iCREATE summer program is one of several scholarly and research exchanges that have developed from decades-long collaborations between the UI College of Public Health and academic institutions in Central and Eastern Europe. The college’s ongoing partnership with Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, has been particularly productive, and its long-term continuity is a special point of pride. Published April 18, 2025

Dalton comments on use of triazole fungicides in agriculture

Kathryn Dalton commented on the use of triazole fungicides in agriculture and risks to medications used in human health. (FarmProgress) Published April 18, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Career Readiness and Life after College – Part 1

In this episode, Jeanie Kimbel and Sophie Switzer from the UI College of Public Health's Career Services Office provide practical advice on getting started with a job search, including tips for crafting resumes and cover letters. Published April 17, 2025

Study examines older driver crash injuries and driver license renewal policies

A new University of Iowa study led by Cara Hamann, CPH associate professor, examined the effects of driver license renewal policies on motor vehicle crashes and injuries among older drivers in 13 states. The researchers found that longer renewal periods and/or less frequent in-person renewal were associated with increased crash and injury rates for older drivers. (Multiple sources) Published April 16, 2025

CPH students honored with Hancher-Finkbine Awards

Congratulations to CPH students Khyathi Gadag and Emily Jester for receiving 2025 Hancher-Finkbine Awards! They were honored at an event on April 8. Published April 16, 2025

Winning team of the 2025 Global Public Health Case Competition announced

Congratulations to the students who participated in the 2025 Global Public Health Case Competition! The teams were composed of students from across the University of Iowa. See who claimed first place. Published April 15, 2025