Is it just us or is spring semester kind of a whirlwind? Always has been, but spring semester in 2025 seems to be a horse of a different color! While we all might be tired of working in challenging times, Epi students have stayed resilient in focusing on their coursework, their wellness, and their passion […]
Justin Krogh 2nd year MS Epidemiology I will never forget May 26, 2024, the day I found out my father, Brian, likely had stage IV cancer, with a likely primary origin of the left kidney. Really, the story is not much different than the many others who find out they have kidney cancer. Most, like my […]
A recent study by College of Public Health researchers looked at the relationships between older drivers’ driving errors and two important crash risk factors: vehicle actions and traffic control devices.
As we celebrate Black History Month, the Epidemiology Student Association cherishes the achievements and contributions made or being made by these pioneers who share our vision to improve public and personal health through innovative research, education, and outreach. This is not an exhaustive list of all the contributions Black and African American public health advocates […]
92% of University of Iowa Executive MHA students graduating in 2018 had ‘advanced to leadership’ with promotions or new jobs within nine months of graduation. WHY? Employers see the value of the UIowa MHA degree; and graduates have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to demonstrate they are excellent candidates for higher level positions. Every University […]
This week on Plugged in to Public Health, Lauren welcomes three very special guests for a conversation exploring leadership, teamwork, and personal growth, all elements essential to building resilient and effective leaders.
Vijay Golla received a doctoral degree in occupational and environmental health in 2007 from the University of Iowa College of Public Health, an MPH in 2003 from Western Kentucky University, and a Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery in 2001 from Andhra Medical College, N.T.R. University of Health Sciences at King George Hospital in India. […]
We are now accepting applications! Healthcare reform centers around improving patient access while moving from volume- to value-based reimbursement. These significant changes require specific healthcare financial, operating, analytical, cultural, teamwork, and leadership skills. 100% online with synchronous weekly meetings Our Executive track is typically completed in less than two years, with students taking two courses […]
Lauren’s guest this week is Dr. Jun Wang, Chair of the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, and Assistant Director of the Iowa Technology Institute at the University of Iowa. His pioneering research combines satellite remote sensing and chemistry transport models to investigate critical topics such as air quality, wildfires, and intricate interactions between aerosols, clouds, and the land atmosphere system.
In this episode, Elizabeth O’Neal, a transportation safety expert and CPH assistant professor, discusses her research on pedestrian safety, particularly in relation to driverless vehicles and children.
