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

Thorne comments on Supreme Court’s blocking of EPA rule

Peter Thorne, CPH professor and co-director of the UI Environmental Health Sciences Research Center, recently discussed the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to temporarily block the Environmental Protection Agency's "Good Neighbor" air pollution rule. (Iowa Public Radio) Published July 3, 2024

Video: Mason McCulley’s internship leads to a career path

Hear how Mason McCulley's summer internship conducting industrial hygiene assessments helped him decide to pursue a graduate degree and career in industrial hygiene. Published June 4, 2024

CERT Fellowship accepting applications

The Environmental Health Sciences Research Center at the University of Iowa is pleased to announce the Community Engagement and Research Translation (CERT) Fellowship. Funding of up to $10,000 is available to facilitate community engaged and translational research related to environmental health. It is open to faculty, post-docs, and graduate students at the University of Iowa! Applications are due Aug. 15.  Published June 4, 2024

2024 Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients

The recipients of the College of Public Health's 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards, Vijay Golla and Daniela Moga, will be honored at a special event on on Sept. 11. Published May 2, 2024