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Biostatistics News
The latest news from the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Iowa College of Public Health.
CPH students highlighted in 2025 Dare to Discover campaign
Eight CPH students, post-docs, and recent graduates are featured in the UI's 2025 Dare to Discover banner campaign. Read more about how their research is making an impact. Published January 22, 2025
Nominations for 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards due March 3
The UI College of Public Health is pleased to announce that it is accepting nominations for its 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards. This award program recognizes outstanding alumni in two categories: first, recent graduates who have completed College of Public Health programs within the past ten years and, second, other alumni for accomplishments throughout their careers. Published January 21, 2025
In memoriam: Michael Bosch
Michael Bosch, a lead research coordinator in the Clinical Trials Statistical and Data Management Center (CTSDMC) from 2012 to 2018, died on Sunday, Dec. 1, at his home in Iowa City. Published December 12, 2024
Lauren Mudd’s biostatistics journey leads to a PhD
Lauren Mudd discovered a love for biostatistics while attending the Iowa Summer Institute in Biostatistics when she was an undergraduate student. She returned to Iowa to earn a master’s degree in biostatistics and again — this time while balancing a job and family — to complete a PhD. Published December 12, 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
Chris Coffey named Edwin B. Green Chair in Public Health
The University of Iowa College of Public Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Coffey, professor of biostatistics, as the Edwin B. Green Chair in Public Health. Coffey will hold the endowed chair for a five-year term, which may be renewed. Published October 8, 2024
Connect with the college at APHA in Minneapolis
Planning to attend the APHA Annual Meeting in Minneapolis? View a list of CPH presentations, find our exhibit booth, and attend the CPH alumni and friends reception on Oct. 28. Published October 2, 2024
Join the Causal Inference Collaboratory
It’s not too late to be a part of the Causal Inference Collaboratory! The multidisciplinary team will focus on causal inference, which relates to the process of determining cause-and-effect relationships. Published October 2, 2024
Free registration for students attending Iowa Rural Health Association conference
Sponsorship support from the College of Public Health will allow up to 20 students to register at no cost to attend the 2024 Iowa Rural Health Association annual conference. The one-day, in-person conference will take place Monday, Oct. 28, in Des Moines. Published October 2, 2024
Call for abstracts: 2025 Public Health Conference of Iowa
Anyone interested in presenting a concurrent session or poster is encouraged to submit abstracts focused on current and emerging public health issues. Deadline for submission is Oct. 27, 2024. A separate call for student poster abstracts will be announced at a later date. Published September 26, 2024