Laura Schwab Reese discusses violence and injury prevention

Alumna Laura Schwab Reese (15PhD, 13certificate) is an associate professor of public health at Purdue University and the president of the Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR). She recently discussed her research interests and work with SAVIR. Published April 10, 2024

Story receives Associate Professor Advancement Award 

Will Story, associate professor of community and behavioral health, has been selected to receive a Carver Trust Associate Professor Advancement Award. The award is intended to support the advancement of associate professors to full professors.  Published April 10, 2024

Study examines resolving alcohol use disorder without treatment

While highly effective, specialty alcohol treatment may present barriers, such as cost and stigma. A variety of strategies and other factors—often in combination—help people address their problem drinking without the use of specialized alcohol services, according to a study by CPH researchers of untreated people in recovery from alcohol use disorder. (Newswise) Published April 1, 2024

Amber Hawkins recognized with IPHA Emerging Leader Award

MPH student Amber Hawkins was honored by members of the Iowa Public Health Association (IPHA) with the 2024 Emerging Leader Award. This award recognizes an individual who has exhibited public health leadership in Iowa through advocacy, community involvement, and/or program innovation as a student or early career professional. Published April 1, 2024

Iowa researchers discuss alcohol consumption as a risk factor for cancer

CPH researchers Mary Charlton and Paul Gilbert discussed Iowa's cancer rates and risk factors for cancer, including alcohol consumption. (Daily Iowan) Published March 21, 2024

Webinar: Learn about Active Iowa on April 11

The University of Iowa Prevention Research Center for Rural Health (UI PRC-RH) is excited to present Active Iowa, an intervention to increase physical activity in small towns and rural communities. Learn more about implementing this intervention at an April 11 webinar. Published March 13, 2024

Carol S. Gleich Development Award recipients announced

Congratulations to the latest recipients of the Dr. Carol S. Gleich Development Award! This award is available to faculty members and graduate students in the College of Public Health to support travel expenses to perform an official function at a national or international meeting. Published March 7, 2024

Adeagbo awarded Global Public Health Faculty Pilot Grant

Oluwafemi Adeagbo, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, has been named the recipient of the College of Public Health’s inaugural Global Public Health Faculty Pilot Grant.  Published February 28, 2024

Learn about the creation of ‘Research at the Speed of Trust’ guide

Learn about the philosophy, team, and process behind the creation of the award-winning research guide, "Research at the Speed of Trust: A Guide for Researchers and Native Communities." The guide was produced by the Native Center for Behavioral Health as a resource for behavioral health providers working with Indigenous populations. Published February 22, 2024

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