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Biostatistics News
The latest news from the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Iowa College of Public Health.
Zamba, Lehmler highlighted among UI researchers
UI researchers secured funding for 2,400 projects in fiscal year 2022. Several projects were highlighted, including two led by CPH faculty members Gideon Zamba and Hans-Joachim Lehmler. (UI OVPR) Published July 18, 2022
Alumna Kim Magee receives prestigious ballooning award
Alumna Kim Magee (15MS) holds several world records as a hot air balloonist and recently received the prestigious Montgolfier Diploma from the FAI Ballooning Commission for her record-setting flight in 2019. Revisit a video in which she shares her love of flying. Published June 14, 2022
2022 CPH Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards presented
Students, faculty, staff, and alumni were honored at the annual CPH Awards & Recognition Presentation held May 4, 2022. See a list of the award recipients! Published May 4, 2022
Ecklund elected president of the Society for Clinical Trials
Congratulations to Dixie Ecklund, director of operations for the Clinical Trials Statistical and Data Management Center, who was recently announced as president-elect of the Society for Clinical Trials. Published April 28, 2022
Q&A: Graduating student Melissa Jay on research, teamwork, and what’s ahead
Melissa Jay is set to graduate in May 2022 with a PhD in biostatistics. She recently answered a few questions about her research, time at Iowa, and future plans. Published April 26, 2022
CPH Scientific Staff Advancement awardees announced
Congratulations to Xueshu Li and Azadeh Khoddami, who have each received a CPH Scientific Staff Advancement Award to support their professional development. Published April 21, 2022
Cho, Gilbert receive Associate Professor Advancement Awards
College of Public Health faculty members Hyunkeun Ryan Cho and Paul Gilbert have been selected to receive Carver Trust Associate Professor Advancement Awards. Read more about the research the awards will support. Published April 5, 2022
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 of public health in the nation, according to the 2023 Best Graduate School rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Among publicly supported schools, the college ranks No. 10. Published March 29, 2022
Online tracking: Iowa investigators use search history data to predict Lyme disease rates
A team of University of Iowa epidemiologists has developed new disease surveillance strategies that couple historical data with information drawn from internet search terms to predict current trends in Lyme disease. Published March 10, 2022