Nichole Nidey works to change stigma to support

Nichole Nidey, assistant professor of epidemiology, focuses her research on mothers with substance use disorders. She directs the EMPOWER Project, which is committed to listening to patient stories and ensuring that the voices of those with lived experiences drive meaningful change in health care. Published December 16, 2024

Lauren Mudd’s biostatistics journey leads to a PhD

Lauren Mudd discovered a love for biostatistics while attending the Iowa Summer Institute in Biostatistics when she was an undergraduate student. She returned to Iowa to earn a master’s degree in biostatistics and again — this time while balancing a job and family — to complete a PhD.  Published December 12, 2024

In memoriam: Michael Bosch

Michael Bosch, a lead research coordinator in the Clinical Trials Statistical and Data Management Center (CTSDMC) from 2012 to 2018, died on Sunday, Dec. 1, at his home in Iowa City.  Published December 12, 2024

Apply for the Summer Health Professions Education Program

Are you a first-year or second-year undergraduate student interested in a career in the health sciences? The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free 6-week summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions. Applications are due Feb. 5, 2025. Published December 11, 2024

Heartland Center request for pilot project proposals

The Heartland Center for Occupational Health and Safety announces the availability of funds to support pilot projects. Research projects must be related to one of the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) sector areas and pertain to an occupational health or safety issue. Applications will be accepted through March 3, 2025. Published December 11, 2024

CPH Rural Health Summit is Feb. 28

The College of Public Health Rural Health Summit will take place Feb. 28 at CPHB. This free event showcases the work in rural health being done across our college by faculty, students, staff, centers, and programs. A full agenda is now available! Published December 11, 2024

CPH faculty focus: Kanika Arora

Kanika Arora, associate professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy, shares the best advice she ever received as a student and talks about her work on population aging, caregiving, and public policy. Published December 11, 2024

BLN community forum focuses on physical activity, mental health

On Nov. 20 the college's Business Leadership Network held a community forum in Marshalltown, Iowa. Speakers from the community and the college discussed mental health, physical activity, vaccinations, and more. (Times-Republican) Published December 5, 2024

Nidey discusses substance use and maternal health

Nichole Nidey, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, was a recent guest on a podcast to discuss how her work collaborates with individuals who use substances during pregnancy to inform meaningful research and interventions. (AIM for Safer Birth) Published December 3, 2024

Platt discusses suicide trends in Iowa

Jonathan Platt, assistant professor of epidemiology, discussed suicide trends in Iowa, the increase in teen suicides, and some of the factors that may be involved. (The Gazette) Published December 2, 2024