Platt to speak in UI Upstream Lecture Series Nov. 20

Jonathan Platt, assistant professor of epidemiology, will discuss “Motherhood, Work, and Health: Challenges and Potential Policy Solutions,” in the next Upstream Approach to Healthcare Lecture Series on Nov. 20, from noon to 1 p.m.  Published October 31, 2024

ASPPH webinar: What the U.S. Presidential Election Outcome Means for Public Health

All are welcome to join the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health on Nov. 13, 2024, for a timely webinar, part of a series, examining the potential implications of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election on public health. An expert panel will analyze the election outcomes and their impact on academic public health.  Published October 31, 2024

Plugged in to Public Health: Climate change and impacts on vulnerable populations

Lauren's guest this week is Dr. Tamara Marcus, a climate scientist and activist who co-founded Empowered Solutions Collective, a sustainability consulting group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Published October 30, 2024

Plugged in to Public Health: Under the Weather — Atmospheric Science and Public Health

Lauren's guest this week is Dr. Jun Wang, Chair of the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, and Assistant Director of the Iowa Technology Institute at the University of Iowa. His pioneering research combines satellite remote sensing and chemistry transport models to investigate critical topics such as air quality, wildfires, and intricate interactions between aerosols, clouds, and the land atmosphere system. Published October 30, 2024

National Academy of Medicine honors Sepúlveda for outstanding service

Martín-José Sepúlveda, MD, FACP, recently received the Walsh McDermott Medal, which recognizes a member of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NAM) for distinguished service to the NAM over an extended period. Published October 29, 2024

Gadag honored with Outstanding Student Paper award

Congratulations to PhD candidate Khyathi Gadag for receiving the 2024 Kenneth Lutterman Award for Outstanding Student Paper at the APHA conference. Published October 29, 2024

Pentella comments on E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s

Michael Pentella, clinical professor of epidemiology and director of the State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa, recently commented on the outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's. According to Pentella, this strain, E. coli O157, is “a very specific type of E. coli that produce[s] this toxin,” a shiga toxin that leads to gastrointestinal distress and can escalate to a potentially fatal condition known as hemolytic uremic syndrome. (KGAN) Published October 29, 2024

Apply for a CPH Staff Pilot Research Award

The CPH Research Office is seeking proposals for the CPH Staff Pilot Research Award. Up to $10,000 is available. Applications are due Dec. 4, 2024. Published October 29, 2024

Gilbert comments on alcohol consumption in Iowa

Paul Gilbert, associate professor of community and behavioral health, commented on how alcohol consumption can contribute to a poor diet. "The clearest connection here is that alcohol is just empty calories. There aren’t any nutrients in alcohol,” he said. (Daily Iowan) Published October 25, 2024

2024 Distinguished Faculty Lecture recording available

A recording of Hans-Joachim Lehmler's Distinguished Faculty Lecture “A Persistent Problem: PCB Exposure and Adverse Health Effects” is now available for viewing. Published October 24, 2024