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

PRC-RH seeks Special Interest Project proposals

The UI Prevention Research Center for Rural Health, based in the College of Public Health, is accepting proposals for the 2025 Special Interest Projects supplemental funding. Topics include cancer, lifestyle change implementation research, vaccines, and overdose prevention and treatment research. Anyone at the UI may apply. Published December 17, 2024

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

Carri Casteel receives 2024 Distinguished Career Award

Carri Casteel, professor of occupational and environmental health, recently received the 2024 Distinguished Career Award from the APHA Injury Control and Emergency Health Services Section. Published October 31, 2024

2024 Distinguished Faculty Lecture recording available

A recording of Hans-Joachim Lehmler's Distinguished Faculty Lecture “A Persistent Problem: PCB Exposure and Adverse Health Effects” is now available for viewing. Published October 24, 2024