Oleson to give presentation on Iowa’s cancer statistics

Jake Oleson, CPH professor of biostatistics, will visit Central College on Feb. 28 to deliver a talk about Iowa’s cancer rates. (KBOE) Published February 20, 2025

Iowa study examines older adults’ driving errors and crash risk factors

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 (such as making turns, changing lanes, and merging) and traffic control devices (such as traffic signals, stop signs, and yield signs). Published February 14, 2025

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

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

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