Esme Gibson: Excelling in the lab and on the pitch

Esme Gibson is a graduate student in community and behavioral health and works as a research assistant examining bicycle safety behavior. She is also a member of the nationally ranked University of Iowa Women’s Field Hockey team. Esme recently answered questions about her interest in public health, her work as a research assistant, and how academics and athletics sometimes overlap. Published February 21, 2024

Andino discusses need for more affordable housing

Demand for affordable housing is rising in eastern Iowa, but even subsidized housing may not be affordable, says Jessica Andino, executive director of the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition and a PhD candidate at the UI College of Public Health. (The Gazette) Published February 14, 2024

Sign up for the Jakobsen Research Showcase

Graduate students are invited to share their research at the Jakobsen Research Showcase on March 23. Presentations can include posters, oral talks, a short performance, or art display. Register by Feb. 26.  Published February 14, 2024

Adeagbo writes about power imbalance in global health research

CPH assistant professor Oluwafemi Adeagbo co-authored an article that discusses how cultural humility and equitable partnerships are key to effective global health projects. (The Conversation) Published February 13, 2024

Alumna Hianca Andrades writes about her work in maternal and child health

Alumna Hianca Andrades (23MPH) recently wrote a blog post for MCH Leads about her position as the maternal, child, and adolescent health coordinator at Johnson County Public Health and the importance of building trust with communities.  Published February 6, 2024

Rima Afifi to present the CPH Distinguished Faculty Lecture April 15

Rima Afifi, professor of community and behavioral health, will present the CPH Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "Narrative Change and Relationship Building: Why Love Matters in Achieving Social Justice," on April 15. Published February 5, 2024

Webinar: Confronting Collective Violence in Health Research

On Feb. 19, hear from Dr. Nawal Muradwij on "Confronting Collective Violence in Health Research: How can we bolster liberation movements?" This presentation is part of Conversations on Health Equity in Research and Practice: A Webinar Series with Emerging Public Health Leaders. Registration and details are available online.  Published February 2, 2024

From the Front Row:  Alumna Kelsey Feller, public health data, and careers

Lauren chats with CPH alumna and 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient Kelsey Feller. She is bureau chief of Data Sharing, Privacy and Open Records in the Division of Compliance at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (IDHHS), where she balances the importance of data security and privacy with facilitating the use of data for public health initiatives and research. Published February 1, 2024

Iowa research finds new app supports improved care for persons living with dementia

Caregivers of people living with dementia reported a significant increase in their knowledge, skills, and a more positive attitude in delivering oral hygiene care, leading to higher confidence in providing care, through the use of a mobile application (app), according to new research from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics and the University of Iowa College of Public Health. (PR Newswire) Published February 1, 2024

Meet our faculty: Oluwafemi Adeagbo

Hear how Oluwafemi Adeagbo, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, uses his background in medical ethics to inform his public health teaching and research.  Published January 25, 2024