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

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

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

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

Charlton discusses cancer in Iowa, impact of federal budget cuts

Mary Charlton, director of the Iowa Cancer Registry, recently discussed the "Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project" and how federal funding cuts and layoffs have impacted statewide work to advance cancer prevention and control in Iowa. (Iowa Public Radio) Published May 16, 2025

Nash discusses Iowa’s high cancer rates and the 99 Counties Project

Sarah Nash, the director of research, analytics, and dissemination with the Iowa Cancer Registry and an assistant professor of epidemiology, recently commented on the 99 Counties Project, which aims to visit all 99 counties in Iowa to present local data and discuss cancer rates and risk factors. (The Gazette)  Published May 13, 2025