May Student Spotlight

Spring & Summer 2025 Epidemiology Graduates Not featured: Sauda Abdullahi, MPHMaria Bozoghlian, MSRachael Chittum, MPHChristopher Strouse, MSMaree Elliott, MPHAndrew Goldsmith, MPHKlaudia Hernandez, MPH Published May 1, 2025

Charlton comments on federal cuts and cancer research

Mary Charlton, director of the Iowa Cancer Registry, says the registry has long been under pressure to cut costs from the NIH, where it gets most of its funding. She's concerned that additional cuts could mean the registry has to ask the state for funding or start charging hospitals for the data. (Iowa Public Radio) Published April 25, 2025

Hamann comments on use of ‘road diets’

'Road diets,' the practice of removing street lanes to calm traffic, is a tool used by many cities. A University of Iowa study co-authored by Cara Hamann, associate professor of epidemiology, found no noticeable difference in response times of emergency vehicles where road diets are in place. (AP News)  Published April 23, 2025

Nash, Wells Sittig discuss cancer on ‘Iowa Press’

Sarah Nash, director of research analytics and dissemination at the Iowa Cancer Registry and assistant professor of epidemiology, and Kelly Wells Sittig, executive director of the Iowa Cancer Consortium, recently appeared on "Iowa Press" to discuss many facets of cancer in Iowa. Published April 23, 2025

Rebeca Galindo: Researching antibiotic resistance and rapid testing

Rebeca Galindo, a second-year doctoral candidate in epidemiology, knew she wanted to be an infectious disease epidemiologist at a young age. Now she's involved with a research project developing a rapid diagnostic test to accelerate identifying antibiotic resistance in Salmonella and Campylobacter.  Published April 23, 2025

Global exchange: Building public health partnerships in Romania and beyond

The iCREATE summer program is one of several scholarly and research exchanges that have developed from decades-long collaborations between the UI College of Public Health and academic institutions in Central and Eastern Europe.  Published April 18, 2025

Study examines older driver crash injuries and driver license renewal policies

A new University of Iowa study led by Cara Hamann, CPH associate professor, examined the effects of driver license renewal policies on motor vehicle crashes and injuries among older drivers in 13 states. The researchers found that longer renewal periods and/or less frequent in-person renewal were associated with increased crash and injury rates for older drivers. (Multiple sources) Published April 16, 2025

CPH students honored with Hancher-Finkbine Awards

Congratulations to CPH students Khyathi Gadag and Emily Jester for receiving 2025 Hancher-Finkbine Awards! They were honored at an event on April 8. Published April 16, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Advocating for public health with Anjali Deshpande

In this episode, Lauren talks with Anjali Deshpande, clinical associate professor of epidemiology and the current president of the Iowa Public Health Association (IPHA). Deshpande discusses her journey into public health and the role of IPHA in advocating for and strengthening public health practice. Published April 10, 2025

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/program of public health in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2025. See the full list of public health-related program rankings. Published April 8, 2025