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Biostatistics News
The latest news from the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Iowa College of Public Health.
Meet our CPH staff: Dixie Ecklund
Dixie Ecklund, Associate Director of the Clinical Trials Statistical and Data Management Center at the UI College of Public Health, talks about her journey from early HIV research to her current role at the CTSDMC and how her work in clinical trials and public health is improving lives in Iowa and across the nation. Published June 18, 2025
University of Iowa College of Public Health ranked No. 19 in the nation
The University of Iowa College of Public Health is the No. 19 school/program of public health in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2025. See the full list of public health-related program rankings. Published April 8, 2025
ISIB alumna Elaina McGovern continues her academic path in biostatistics
Elaina McGovern took part in the 2023 Iowa Summer Institute in Biostatistics (ISIB). She'll soon obtain a master’s degree in mathematics with a statistics concentration at Boise State then head to the University of South Carolina to pursue a PhD in biostatistics. Read more about her impressive academic and athletic achievements and how ISIB helped solidify her career goals. Published March 27, 2025
Oleson to give presentation on Iowa’s cancer statistics
Jake Oleson, CPH professor of biostatistics, will visit Central College on Feb. 28 to deliver a talk about Iowa’s cancer rates. (KBOE) Published February 20, 2025
Iowa study examines older adults’ driving errors and crash risk factors
A recent study by College of Public Health researchers looked at the relationships between older drivers’ driving errors and two important crash risk factors: vehicle actions and traffic control devices. Published February 14, 2025
CPH students highlighted in 2025 Dare to Discover campaign
Eight CPH students, post-docs, and recent graduates are featured in the UI's 2025 Dare to Discover banner campaign. Read more about how their research is making an impact. Published January 22, 2025
Nominations for 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards due March 3
The UI College of Public Health is pleased to announce that it is accepting nominations for its 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards. This award program recognizes outstanding alumni in two categories: first, recent graduates who have completed College of Public Health programs within the past ten years and, second, other alumni for accomplishments throughout their careers. Published January 21, 2025
Lauren Mudd’s biostatistics journey leads to a PhD
Lauren Mudd discovered a love for biostatistics while attending the Iowa Summer Institute in Biostatistics when she was an undergraduate student. She returned to Iowa to earn a master’s degree in biostatistics and again — this time while balancing a job and family — to complete a PhD. Published December 12, 2024
In memoriam: Michael Bosch
Michael Bosch, a lead research coordinator in the Clinical Trials Statistical and Data Management Center (CTSDMC) from 2012 to 2018, died on Sunday, Dec. 1, at his home in Iowa City. Published December 12, 2024
Call for student posters: 2025 Public Health Conference of Iowa
The 2025 Public Health Conference of Iowa is now accepting student poster abstracts. All poster presentations will be in person at the conference that runs April 1-2 in Des Moines. The deadline for submission is Jan. 27, 2025. Published November 19, 2024