The Iowa Institute of Public Health Research and Policy (IIPHRP) an Iowa Board of Regents approved institute, was established to expand the scope, scale and impact of public health research at the University of Iowa. The IIPHRP fosters and nurtures grassroots application of cutting edge, public health research to address grand challenges in population health. The IIPHRP serves as a catalyst and creates intellectual communities that reach across disciplinary boundaries by bringing together researchers, healthcare organizations, providers, citizens, community leaders, private partners and policy makers, to help shape and inform public health policy. By bringing together the best of what we know, the IIPHRP aims to create better population health in Iowa, and across the nation.
The IIPHRP promotes the development, application, implementation and dissemination of cutting edge public health research which addresses grand challenges in population health. The goals of public health are to align appropriate entities with a vision for partnership, innovation, and improvement. To do this, the IIPHRP adheres to the following goals and strategies:
Goal 1
Increase visibility and engagement of the University of Iowa College of Public Health enterprise across the state, nationally and internationally to promote cross cutting population health policies and practices
Nurture ‘collaboratories’ that lead to large-scale, innovative, cross-disciplinary research among faculty and with other institutions/organizations.
Increase collaborative research partnerships among U of I faculty and staff
Increase the opportunity for local communities to participate in meaningful and innovative public health research
Develop and disseminate policy briefs that inform public health policies
Goal 2
Expand the scope, scale and impact of public health research at the University of Iowa
Host experts including ‘Executives-in-Residence’ from the private sector to increase the collaborative partnership of private business and public health
Develop a Scholar-in-Residence program to integrate knowledge into practice
Incubate start-up research initiatives for junior faculty across departments and colleges with similar interests to help build collaborative teams
Develop and maintain effective community partnerships
Organize and sponsor mini conferences and seminars
Goal 3
Be a recognized resource for education, training, policy, and research related to public health issues
Disseminate and translate critical research and best practice information for citizens, communities, heath care organizations, the public health workforce and policy makers
Expand and nurture relationships with employers
Communicate critical happenings and policy implications that impact health
Provide educational opportunities to inform the public and educate the public health workforce about pressing public health issues.
The strategic vision for the university is to have distinguished global reach and impact regarding research and vibrant programs for student success. The activities of the IIPHRP will accelerate the achievement of this vision as the IIPRHP facilitates and catalyzes new, high impact collaborative research opportunities that cross the boundaries of public health and other disciplines.
