Kang elected full member of Sigma Xi research honor society

Taeuk Kang, a second-year PhD student in the department of epidemiology, has been inducted as a full member of Sigma Xi, the world’s largest general research honor society.  Published February 23, 2026

Charlton honored with 2026 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence

The Iowa Board of Regents has selected Mary Charlton, professor of epidemiology and director of the Iowa Cancer Registry, as one of six outstanding University of Iowa faculty members to be honored for their extraordinary contributions and sustained record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.  Published February 19, 2026

Wallace comments on life and accomplishments of Dr. William Foege

Professor Emeritus Robert Wallace was quoted in a recent story about the life of physician and epidemiologist Dr. William Foege, an Iowa native who led the global effort to eradicate smallpox. Published February 17, 2026

Webinar: Understanding the Burden of HPV-Associated Cancers

The College of Public Health and Iowa Immunizes are launching a new webinar series celebrating two decades of cancer prevention, protection, and progress made possible by the HPV vaccine. The series begins on March 6 with a session dedicated to exploring the current burden of HPV‑associated cancers and the impact of vaccination. Published February 17, 2026

Martha Carvour recognized for exemplary engaged scholarship

Martha Carvour (12PhD, 12MD) assistant professor of internal medicine (infectious diseases) and epidemiology in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and College of Public Health, has been awarded Campus Compact’s Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement.  Published February 12, 2026

Epi Student Achievement Updates: Feb-2026

Join us in celebrating the recent achievements of our epidemiology students, who are making waves in public health through their impactful research, publications, awards, and other innovations. Undergraduate student Harry Bui is advancing patient-centered research across Iowa by bridging science and social science approaches to improve diabetes care. From developing biosensor innovations to improving access to preventative […] Published February 10, 2026

2026 Febuary Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Timi Adediran Assistant Professor This or That? Community transmission Healthcare-associated infections Community conversation  Classroom discussion  Academic research Field-based epidemiology Applied public health practice Modeling transmission dynamics Published February 10, 2026

CPH faculty share cancer data at Des Moines press conference

Dean Edith Parker along with professors Mary Charlton and Jake Oleson presented preliminary snapshots into research conducted at the University of Iowa to determine drivers of Iowa’s high cancer rates. The 2-year, $1 million project was funded by Gov. Kim Reynolds and state lawmakers last year. Published February 6, 2026

Charlton comments on Iowa Cancer Registry’s 99 Counties Project

As the Iowa Cancer Registry's 99 Counties Project crosses the halfway point, Professor Mary Charlton commented on progress made and work yet to be done.  Published February 4, 2026

IPRC seeks pilot grant proposals addressing injuries, violence

The University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center (IPRC) is seeking pilot research proposals that address injuries and violence. Pilot project grant awards will generally range from $20,000-$22,500, with up to four proposals funded. The application deadline is March 20, 2026. Published January 27, 2026