Title(s): Professor and Irene Ensminger Stecher Professorship in Cancer Research
Department: Epidemiology
Office: S422 CPHB
Phone: (319) 384-1551
Courses Taught
- Epidemiology of Aging
- Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology
Research Interests
- Aging
- Disabling Illnesses of Older Persons including Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Dementia
- Clinical Trials
- Disease Prevention
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Health Promotion
- Preventive Medicine
- Public Health
Background
In the News
- Researchers study impact of regulation on e-cigarette usage
- Study finds some state laws linked to lower e-cigarette usage
- PHOTOS: Epidemiology Celebrates Distinguished Career of Bob Wallace
- An Inquiring Mind
- UI study finds fried food linked to increased risk of death
- CPH joins study to help reduce falls among elderly Iowans
- Ecklund, Toepp, and Wallace honored with UI Discovery & Innovation Awards
- Number of genetic markers linked to lifespan triples
- Study finds most marijuana medicinal benefits are inconclusive
- Wallace comments on study of health impacts of marijuana
- Study looks at older adults’ use of mobility devices, incidence of falls
- Study finds strong association between menopausal symptoms and bone health
- Study: Hot flashes linked to increased risk of hip fracture
- Diet Drinks May Increase Heart Disease Risk
- Study Finds Older Adults Aren’t Prepared for Disasters