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Undergraduate Mentorship Program hosts kick-off event
The College of Public Health’s Undergraduate Mentorship Program recently held its initial meeting and fall semester kick-off event. This is a new initiative that connects first- and second-year undergraduate public health students with third- and fourth-year undergraduate mentors to provide a layer of connection between public health students, help ease the college transition, expand access to resources, and allow students to build strong networks. Published October 12, 2023
Iowa researchers receive $2.7 million funding renewal to study osteoarthritis
University of Iowa researchers have received a $2.7 million funding renewal from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue a multi-year study of the risk factors for knee osteoarthritis and factors related to progression. Published October 12, 2023
2023 Iowa Climate Statement focuses on solar energy
More than 200 scientists from Iowa colleges and universities signed the 2023 Iowa Climate Statement. This year’s statement focused on Iowa’s potential to tap solar energy resources. (Mulitple sources) Published October 11, 2023
Platt discusses disparities in youth suicide
Jonathan Platt, assistant professor of epidemiology, studies the bigger picture of why suicides are affecting some groups of youth more than others. He recently took part in a Q&A about trends and disparities in suicide. (IPRC blog) Published October 11, 2023
Elizabeth Summy: A career at the intersection of politics and health care
Elizabeth Summy is a regional executive with the American Hospital Association. Her career has spanned government, health care administration, and nonprofit leadership. She will speak about her career at an Oct. 18 event. Published October 11, 2023
Take part in CPH Research Week
Join Research Week 2023 from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3 for poster sessions, networking coffees, a presentation on AI in research, and more! See the full schedule. Published October 11, 2023