Cara Hamann talks about back-to-school traffic safety

As Iowa students head back to school, associate professor Cara Hamann talks about new crosswalk laws and shares walking and biking safety tips for kids and parents. (Multiple sources) Published August 19, 2025

CPH alumna Caroline Carney (99MS) named CEO of Magellan Health

Magellan Health, Inc., recently announced that UI College of Public Health alumna Caroline Carney will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding former CEO Derrick Duke.  Published July 29, 2025

UI research funding advances health, science, community resilience

University of Iowa scholars secured support for more than 2,300 projects in fiscal year 2025, pursuing research aimed at developing cancer treatments and patient care, advancing brain science and mental health, and building healthier and more resilient Iowa communities. External funding to the UI was $705.6 million in fiscal year 2025, which ended on June 30. (Iowa Now) Published July 24, 2025

College of Public Health renews appointments of two key leaders

The University of Iowa College of Public Health has announced the reappointment of Maggie Chorazy and Brandi Janssen following comprehensive reviews conducted this spring. Published July 8, 2025

Pentella offers food safety tips for 4th of July cookouts

University of Iowa Professor of Epidemiology Michael Pentella says proper preparation and cooking food thoroughly are keys to avoid food-borne illnesses during holiday cookouts. (KGAN) Published July 8, 2025

Iowa Cancer Registry to present on cancer in Johnson County

As part of the Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project, the Iowa Cancer registry will host a public meeting on Monday, June 30 to present cancer data and insights specific to Johnson County.  Published June 26, 2025

Study: Gut microbiome composition, food insecurity linked to risk of cognitive impairment in adults

Shoshannah Eggers, assistant professor of epidemiology, is part of a research team that found a compelling link between the composition of the gut microbiome and the risk of cognitive impairment in adults, underscoring the complex role that both biology and social determinants—such as food insecurity—play in brain health. (EurekAlert!) Published June 18, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Changing stigma to support with the Empower Project

Dr. Nichole Nidey, assistant professor in the University of Iowa Department of Epidemiology, joins Lauren to talk about the Empower Project, a collaborative effort that aims to improve research and clinical care related to substance use during pregnancy. Published June 18, 2025

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

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