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