Gilbert, Vander Weg discuss alcohol and cancer risk

The U.S. Surgeon General recently released an advisory on alchohol and cancer risk. Paul Gilbert and Mark Vander Weg from the Department of Community and Behavioral Health discussed the public's awareness about the connection between alcohol consumption and cancers. (Daily Iowan) Published January 30, 2025

Gilbert comments on popularity of Dry January

Participation in Dry January, a month-long challenge to abstain from alcohol, is on the rise. “Whether it’s January or any other time, I think it is a good practice to take a break and reassess the role of alcohol in your life,” says Paul Gilbert, associate professor of community and behavioral health and an expert in alcohol-related behavior patterns. (Daily Iowan) Published January 29, 2025

Webinar: Co-creating knowledge about young adulthood with young adults – CANCELED

On Feb. 11, the UI College of Public Health Prevention Research Center for Rural Health and the Midwestern Public Health Training Center invite you to be a part of the latest installment in the Conversations on Health Equity Research and Practice Webinar Series. Shannon Lea Watkins will describe research approaches to engaging young adults as research collaborators. Published January 29, 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

Webinar: Advancing Evidence-Based Interventions in Rural Communities

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Becky Bucklin, MPH, research manager for the University of Iowa Prevention Research Center for Rural Health, will present the webinar "Advancing Evidence-Based Interventions in Rural Communities" on Jan. 30. Published January 16, 2025

Video: CPH faculty address aspects of cancer in Iowa

A recent series of news reports featured several College of Public Health faculty experts, including Mary Charlton, Paul Gilbert, Brandi Janssen, and Mark Vander Weg, who addressed different aspects of cancer in Iowa. (KWWL)  Published January 14, 2025

Gilbert discusses important role of social relationships in well-being

Paul Gilbert, associate professor of community and behavioral health, recently discussed the importance of developing and maintaining high-quality social relationships for well-being.  Published January 9, 2025

Charlton, Gilbert comment on new advisory about alcohol and cancer risk

Dr. Vivek Murthy recently released a new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk, outlining the direct link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk. Mary Charlton, professor of epidemiology and director of the Iowa Cancer Registry, and Paul Gilbert, associate professor of community and behavioral health, spoke to several media outlets about the new advisory. Published January 8, 2025

Nidey discusses substance use and maternal health

Nichole Nidey, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, was a recent guest on a podcast to discuss how her work collaborates with individuals who use substances during pregnancy to inform meaningful research and interventions. (AIM for Safer Birth) Published December 3, 2024