Faculty Publications, 2011-2014

Breheny P, Huang J. (2011) Coordinate descent algorithms for nonconvex penalized regression, with applications to biological feature selection. Annals of Applied Statistics, 5(1), 232-253. PMC: PMC3212875, PMID: 22081779 Fardo D, Druen A, Liu J, Mirea L, Infante-Rivard C, Breheny P. (2011) Exploration and comparison of methods for combining population-and family-based genetic association using the genetic […]

Iowa Public Health Practice Colloquium will be held Oct. 7

The 15th Annual Iowa Public Health Practice Colloquium, “Putting the Pieces Together: Leveraging Your Organization’s Assets for Performance Improvement.” will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the University of Iowa College of Public Health.

Industrial Hygiene Graduate Curriculum

Specialization in industrial hygiene through either an M.S. or Ph.D. program is administered by the University of Iowa Graduate College as a sub-track within the College of Public Health’s Department of Occupational and Environmental Health. The Industrial Hygiene M.S. training program is accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. Masters of Science […]

Jerry York

Jerry York is one of four winners of the 2013 Iowa Public Health Heroes Award. His company, PIECO, Inc., is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced cutting and grinding equipment for the meat processing industry. With a continuing commitment to consumer food safety concerns, PIECO innovations in meat processing and handling systems have increased business efficiency and reduced potential for bacteria growth and contamination.

Certificate in Translational and Clinical Investigation

The Certificate in Clinical Investigation is designed for clinicians who seek advanced training in clinical methodology and applied patient-oriented research skills. Certificate requirements include didactic course work, clinical research preceptorships, and clinical research seminar participation. Students in the certificate program must be practicing academic clinicians who have completed doctoral training. Successful completion of the program […]

College of Public Health Resources

Collegiate Resources The University of Iowa College of Public Health was formed in 1999 and is the newest college at the University of Iowa. The college builds on a rich tradition of public health teaching, research, and service at the university that dates back to 1885. Today, the College of Public Health (CPH) is composed […]

MS in Agricultural Safety and Health

The University of Iowa’s Department of Occupational & Environmental Health has the only Agricultural Safety & Health degree program in the country. Our MS program will teach you about the industry of agriculture and the occupational and environmental exposures and risks associated with that industry. You will learn the necessary skills for anticipation, diagnosis, exposure […]