Epidemiology News

Free registration for students attending Iowa Rural Health Association conference

For a limited time, full-time undergraduate or graduate students may attend the the 2025 Iowa Rural Health Association annual conference at no cost. The one-day, in-person conference will take place Thursday, Nov. 20, on the campus of Simpson College in Indianola. Verification of enrollment may be required. Published October 29, 2025

Improving Road and Street Safety

Iowa researchers are studying how to make roads and traffic safer for all ages. Whether we’re crossing a street as a pedestrian, riding a bike, or driving a vehicle, navigating traffic can be complex. Researchers in the College of Public Health are studying different aspects of road safety and how to prevent injuries throughout the […] Published October 27, 2025

Cara Hamann comments on Halloween night pedestrian-vehicle safety

Did you know Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights in terms of pedestrian safety? Associate Professor Cara Hamann discusses the risks and offers safety tips. (WOI-TV) Published October 27, 2025

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. See the latest recipients. Published October 10, 2025

Connect with the college at APHA in Washington, DC

Planning to attend the APHA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC? View a list of CPH presentations, find our exhibit booth, and attend the CPH alumni and friends reception on Nov. 3. Published October 10, 2025

New studies examine crises that precede suicide

Two new University of Iowa studies examine negative life events and stressors that often precede suicide deaths in the U.S. Amanda Sursely, who graduated last spring from the Department of Epidemiology, led the studies as part of her PhD work. Published October 6, 2025

Hidden Gems at Iowa

by Deaven Denis Published September 30, 2025

2025 September Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Ryan Carnahan This or That? Quiet influence Loud impact Drawing DAGs by hand Using DAGitty  Department Head hat Cleaning claims data Mentor hat  Explaining claims data to someone new to Pharmacoepi  QATs Quotes of All Time Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation. When you’re going through hell, keep going. Press on: nothing in the […] Published September 30, 2025

Exploring the Work of Our PhD Student Kang

Taeuk Kang Kang was assigned as ambassador to the S M Sehgal Foundation in India Kang is pleased to share that he has been appointed as an ambassador to the S M Sehgal Foundation, an Indian rural development NGO founded in 1999. He previously collaborated with the foundation during the India Winterim program, led by […] Published September 29, 2025

Naseem selected to join UI’s National Academy of Inventors chapter

Maleeha Naseem (24CER), PhD student and graduate research assistant in the Department of Epidemiology, was recently selected as a member of University of Iowa’s local chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Published September 22, 2025

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