Lee, Thompson selected as APHA student award winners

Abby Lee, a PhD student in community and behavioral health, and Lena Thompson (14MPH, 23PhD in CBH) will be honored at the APHA Annual Meeting and Expo in Atlanta with student awards. Published November 1, 2023

Adeagbo selected for HIV Implementation Science Fellowship

Oluwafemi Adeagbo, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, has been selected to participate in an HIV Implementation Science Fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University Center for AIDS Research. Published November 1, 2023

From the Front Row: Talking social determinants, stigma, and health disparities with Dr. Oluwafemi Adeagbo

Adriana welcomes Oluwafemi Adeagbo, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, for a wide-ranging discussion about HIV stigma, social determinants of health, medical ethics, health disparities, and more. Published October 27, 2023

Connect with the college at APHA in Atlanta

Planning to attend the APHA Annual Meeting in Atlanta? View a list of CPH presentations, find our exhibit booth, and attend the CPH alumni and friends reception on Nov. 13.  Published October 25, 2023

Webinar – Human Rights & Reproductive Justice: Outcome Disparity

Nicole Novak, CPH research assistant professor, will take part in a panel discussion about the complex factors that contribute to maternal death rates in the U.S. The webinar takes place Oct. 25 at noon. Published October 18, 2023

Study examines how HIV self-test kits affect HIV care and behavior

HIV self-test kits were developed to make it easier for people to access HIV testing. However,a research team that included CPH researchers has found that many people who use self-test kits do not go on to receive needed HIV treatment or start preexposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, to prevent future infection. (The Conversation) Published October 4, 2023

College of Public Health announces the Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy

As part of a reorganization within the College of Public Health, the Iowa Institute of Public Health Research and Policy will be renamed and combined with the Institute for Public Health Practice and the Center for Public Health Statistics. The new organizational structure encompassing these units will be named the Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy (IPHPRP). Published September 28, 2023

UI researchers investigate stigma behind HIV

CPH researchers Oluwafemi Adeagbo and Oluwaseun Badru are studying the stigma that surrounds HIV in Nigeria and the important role social support plays for people living with HIV. (Daily Iowan) Published September 28, 2023

Free registration for students attending Iowa Rural Health Association conference

Sponsorship support from the College of Public Health will allow up to 20 students to register at no cost to attend the 2023 Iowa Rural Health Association annual conference. The one-day, in-person conference will take place Oct. 18. Published September 26, 2023

Call for Research Week poster abstracts

Students, postdocs, faculty, and staff are invited to submit abstracts for the CPH Research Week poster session on Oct. 31. Multiple $250 prizes will be awarded! Submissions are due Oct. 19. Published September 20, 2023