OEH News
The latest news from the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health.
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