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Plugged in to Public Health: Persistent Pollution: Reducing the Risk of PCBs on Brain Health
Even though polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were banned nearly 50 years ago, these persistent chemicals are still part of our daily environment. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Amanda Bullert, neuroscientist and research consultant at the University of Minnesota, about what PCBs are, how exposure still happens today, and what her team’s research reveals about their effects on the brain. Published September 8, 2025
Learn about PROC SQL and SAS Macro language on Oct. 3
The University of Iowa SAS® Users Group invites you to attend an instructional seminar on the SAS Macro language and PROC SQL. SAS expert Rebecca Callaway will give two presentations on Oct. 3 in N120 CPHB. Please register in advance. Published September 8, 2025
Rohlman to serve as panelist for Into Light: Recovery and Employment webinar
Diane Rohlman, professor and director of the Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest, will be part of panel discussion on how employment, health care, and personal resilience intersect to support recovery and honor the lives touched by drug addiction. The webinar will take place Sept. 19 from noon to 1 p.m. Published September 8, 2025
Study examines factors influencing safe cycling routes for students
A new study led by Amir Ghanbari, a PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology, offers insights into the safety of cycling routes used by students commuting to school. Published September 4, 2025
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 Oct. 24, 2025. Published September 4, 2025