PRC-RH seeks Special Interest Project proposals

The UI Prevention Research Center for Rural Health, based in the College of Public Health, is accepting proposals for the 2025 Special Interest Projects supplemental funding. Topics include cancer, lifestyle change implementation research, vaccines, and overdose prevention and treatment research. Anyone at the UI may apply. Published December 17, 2024

Video: Community Grant Program funding helps create a digital accessibility map

The college's Business Leadership Network supports local public health initiatives in Iowa through its Community Grant Program. See how this support enabled Pathfinders RC&D to create a new digital accessibility map of public spaces in southeast Iowa.  Published December 17, 2024

Join the Live Healthy Iowa Wellness Challenge

Team up with your University of Iowa coworkers and join thousands in Live Healthy Iowa's annual 10 Week Wellness Challenge! Over the course of the challenge, you will track your weekly physical activity minutes and compete against teams across the state while improving your health. Published December 17, 2024

Nichole Nidey works to change stigma to support

Nichole Nidey, assistant professor of epidemiology, focuses her research on pregnant people and 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

Q&A: Dean Edith Parker discusses CPH compliance with Senate File 2435 and Iowa Board of Regents DEI directives

Dean Edith Parker discusses how changes in state law as well as directives from the Iowa Board of Regents have changed the University of Iowa’s organizational structure and campus activities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and what the college is doing to ensure compliance while continuing to provide a welcoming and respectful environment for all. 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

Wanted: Your rural health research

The College of Public Health is excited to announce the CPH Rural Health Summit, set for Feb. 28, 2025, at CPHB. This free event will spotlight rural health as one of our college’s areas of excellence and provide a platform to showcase the work being done across our college by faculty, students, staff, centers, and programs. Register to attend or present your work! Published December 11, 2024