CPH students highlighted in 2025 Dare to Discover campaign

Eight CPH students, post-docs, and recent graduates are featured in the UI's 2025 Dare to Discover banner campaign. Read more about how their research is making an impact. Published January 22, 2025

Iowa researchers examine association of hurricanes with veterans’ mental health

Natural disasters such as hurricanes and tropical storms are increasing in frequency and severity due to global climate change. A new study by University of Iowa researchers evaluated whether exposure to hurricanes is associated with adverse mental health outcomes among U.S. veterans.  Published January 21, 2025

Nominations for 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards due March 3

The UI College of Public Health is pleased to announce that it is accepting nominations for its 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards. This award program recognizes outstanding alumni in two categories: first, recent graduates who have completed College of Public Health programs within the past ten years and, second, other alumni for accomplishments throughout their careers. Published January 21, 2025

Video: CPH faculty address aspects of cancer in Iowa

A recent series of news reports featured several College of Public Health faculty experts, including Mary Charlton, Paul Gilbert, Brandi Janssen, and Mark Vander Weg, who addressed different aspects of cancer in Iowa. (KWWL)  Published January 14, 2025

PCB exposure alters expression of genes in the brain

Exposure to a mixture of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) can harm the brains of female mice, according to a recent study led by University of Iowa researchers. The results shed light on how PCB exposure directly and indirectly affects brain health. Published January 7, 2025

Davis offers tips for a safer winter commute

Jonathan Davis, assistant professor of occupational and environmental health, offers tips for safe winter driving based on a study he co-authored with CPH professor Diane Rohlman. Published December 17, 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

Call for student posters: 2025 Public Health Conference of Iowa

The 2025 Public Health Conference of Iowa is now accepting student poster abstracts. All poster presentations will be in person at the conference that runs April 1-2 in Des Moines. The deadline for submission is Jan. 27, 2025. Published November 19, 2024

CPHB to light green for National Injury Prevention Day

On Nov. 18, the Injury Prevention Research Center and the nation’s leading injury and violence prevention organizations will raise awareness about the burden of injuries and violence. Published November 13, 2024

Jong Sung Kim awarded $47,000 to study toenail biomarker for lung cancer

Jong Sung Kim, associate professor of occupational and environmental health, is leading a University of Iowa team -- including OEH professor Hans Lehmler and biostatistics professor Kai Wang -- that will explore a way to assess lifetime radon exposure by testing a person's toenail. Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer. Published November 12, 2024