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The latest news from the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health.
Thorne comments on UI’s coal-free goal
The University of Iowa has set the goal to be coal-free by 2025. “By moving away from coal to cleaner and greener fuels, the UI is taking a meaningful step toward climate responsibility,” says Peter Thorne, professor of occupational and environmental health. (Daily Iowan) Published October 2, 2024
Connect with the college at APHA in Minneapolis
Planning to attend the APHA Annual Meeting in Minneapolis? View a list of CPH presentations, find our exhibit booth, and attend the CPH alumni and friends reception on Oct. 28. Published October 2, 2024
Free registration for students attending Iowa Rural Health Association conference
Sponsorship support from the College of Public Health will allow up to 20 students to register at no cost to attend the 2024 Iowa Rural Health Association annual conference. The one-day, in-person conference will take place Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Des Moines. Published October 2, 2024
Call for abstracts: 2025 Public Health Conference of Iowa
Anyone interested in presenting a concurrent session or poster is encouraged to submit abstracts focused on current and emerging public health issues. Deadline for submission is Oct. 27, 2024. A separate call for student poster abstracts will be announced at a later date. Published September 26, 2024
O’Shaughnessy discusses dust from gravel roads and respiratory health
Patrick O'Shaughnessy, professor of occupational and environmental health, recently discussed his research on how dust plumes from gravel roads affect the respiratory system. (The Gazette) Published September 11, 2024
Lehmler to present CPH Distinguished Faculty Lecture Oct. 23
Hans-Joachim Lehmler, professor of occupational and environmental health, will present the 2024 College of Public Health Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "A Persistent Problem: PCB Exposure and Adverse Health Effects," on Oct. 23. Published September 5, 2024
Two CPH students named Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows
Congratulations to CPH graduate students Lauren Lavin and Maleeha Naseem, who have been named 2024-2025 Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows! Fellows will engage in a year-long program that introduces them to people, programs, and resources that influence creating solutions to unmet needs in health care. Published August 29, 2024
Hear from the CPH Outstanding Alumni Award recipients on Sept. 11
The University of Iowa College of Public Health will honor the recipients of its 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards at a special event on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. in room C217 CPHB. A virtual viewing option will be available. Published August 21, 2024
CDC awards $4.3 million grant to UI Injury Prevention Research Center
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded a $4.3 million grant over five years to the University of Iowa to continue the Injury Prevention Research Center in the College of Public Health. Published August 12, 2024
UI awarded $9M for occupational health and safety training center
The University of Iowa’s Heartland Center for Occupational Health and Safety has been awarded a grant of $9 million over five years to continue to provide graduate training, continuing education, and outreach in the areas of occupational health and safety. The center serves the states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Published July 23, 2024