Community and Behavioral Health News
The latest news from the Department of Community and Behavioral Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health.
From the Front Row: Teaching children about modern pedestrian safety
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. Published June 19, 2024
Encouraging Immunization in Iowa
A new partnership, the Iowa Immunization Research Network, is working to increase vaccination uptake and reduce vaccine hesitancy in Iowa. Published June 7, 2024
UI researchers study self-driving cars and crosswalk cues for young pedestrians
Elizabeth O'Neal, assitant professor of community and behavioral health, is part of a UI research team studying how children interact with driverless cars to determine when it's safe to cross the road. (KCRG) Published May 8, 2024
Researchers study self-driving vehicles, young pedestrians, and road-crossing
In a new study, University of Iowa researchers investigated how pre-teenage children determined when it was safe to cross a residential street with oncoming self-driving cars. The study was co-authored by Jodie Plumert, professor of psychological and brain sciences, and Elizabeth O’Neal, assistant professor of community and behavioral health. (Iowa Now) Published April 26, 2024
Afifi, Chrischilles honored with 2024 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence
Rima Afifi, professor of community and behavioral health, and Elizabeth Chrischilles, professor and head of epidemiology, are two of six outstanding University of Iowa faculty members to be honored with the 2024 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence. Published April 24, 2024