College of Public Health students selected as Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows

Twelve graduate trainees, including public health students Ethan Apawan and Harry Bui, have been selected from a competitive pool of applicants to participate in the Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows Program, a year-long educational experience designed to immerse emerging leaders in the dynamic world of healthcare innovation. Published August 12, 2026

Health experts share what they’re eating — and avoiding — during the cyclosporiasis outbreak

Michael Pentella, clinical professor at the University of Iowa's College of Public Health and director of the Iowa State Hygienic Laboratory, shares what health experts are eating and offers tips to lower the risk of contamination with fruits and vegetables.  Published August 12, 2026

Nidey highlights need for support during and after pregnancy

In a recent story about a new nonprofit aimed at helping pregnant and postpartum women in recovery, UI College of Public Health Assistant Professor Nichole Nidey discussed barriers to seeking treatment and emphasized the elevated overdose risk during the postpartum period, underscoring the need for continued support for mothers and families. Published August 12, 2026

Webinar: HPV vaccination…is 45 the new 26?

The College of Public Health and Iowa Immunizes have launched a new webinar series celebrating two decades of cancer prevention, protection, and progress made possible by the HPV vaccine. The next webinar in the series is September 23, featuring Dr. Amy Wiser. Published August 7, 2026

In-depth interview with Mary Charlton focuses on facts about Iowa’s cancer crisis

UI Professor Mary Charlton sits with KCCI's Suzanne Behnke to talk about where Iowans can find accurate information about the state's cancer rates and address questions Iowans are bringing to the Cancer in Iowa: 99 counties tour. Published August 5, 2026

Film screening and Q&A: Close Encounters of the 34th Avenue Kind

Join us on September 9 for a special screening of the new documentary film, "Close Encounters of the 34th Avenue Kind," the incredible true story of the New York City’s best “open street.”  Co-founders of the 34th Avenue Open Streets project, Rita Wade – originally from Iowa City and a graduate of the University of Iowa – and Jim Burke, will participate in a Q & A following the film. Published August 4, 2026

Iowa study finds e-bike crashes may lead to more serious injuries

Amir Ghanbari, a PhD student in the UI’s Department of Epidemiology and the study’s corresponding author, said many e-bike crashes involve only the rider and are more likely to suffer serious injuries to the head, face and neck, including traumatic brain injuries. Published August 3, 2026

Plugged In to Public Health: What’s grad school really like?

In this episode, we turn the microphone toward one of our own hosts, Max Hansen, as he reflects on his journey from undergraduate student to earning a Master of Science in Epidemiology at the University of Iowa and preparing to begin his PhD. Max shares how he discovered public health, why research became his passion, and what ultimately convinced him to continue his education. Published July 27, 2026

Amir Ghanbari comments on new e-bike safety study

A University of Iowa study offers new perspectives on accidents involving electric bicycles. The report reviewed some 200 other studies and found no clear evidence e-bike riders crash more often than traditional cyclists, but it doesn’t mean e-bikes are safer. Published July 22, 2026

5 tips for keeping Iowa kids safe on e-bikes and e-scooters (Opinion)

Cara Hamann, associate professor of epidemiology, Jenna Gibbs from the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital, and Angie Clark from Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines recently shared some safety tips amid a surge of e-bike and e-scooter injuries among children. Published July 13, 2026