Plugged in to Public Health: Advocating for public health with Anjali Deshpande

In this episode, Lauren talks with Anjali Deshpande, clinical associate professor of epidemiology and the current president of the Iowa Public Health Association (IPHA). Deshpande discusses her journey into public health and the role of IPHA in advocating for and strengthening public health practice. Published April 10, 2025

University of Iowa College of Public Health ranked No. 19 in the nation

The University of Iowa College of Public Health is the No. 19 school/program of public health in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2025. See the full list of public health-related program rankings. Published April 8, 2025

Ragan Martin recognized with IPHA Emerging Leader Award

Ragan Martin, an MPH student in epidemiology, was honored by the Iowa Public Health Association (IPHA) with the 2025 Emerging Leader Award. Published April 3, 2025

Iowa experts share cancer data with each of Iowa’s 99 counties

A public health team led by Professor Mary Charlton from the University of Iowa is collaborating with partners across the state to share county-specific cancer data with residents in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. Published April 2, 2025

Epidemiology Students Take On the Public Health Conference of Iowa

On April 1st and 2nd, a few of our students attended the 2025 Public Health Conference of Iowa (PHCI). The theme for the conference this year was “100 Years of Impact: Reflecting On Our Past to Shape Our Future.” PHCI intends to bring public health community members and experts together to share best practices and […] Published April 1, 2025

Spring Semester Student Strategies for Success

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 […] Published April 1, 2025

Highlighting Disparities in Maternal Health

Submitted by: Sa’uda Abdullahi (Epi) & Kaniz Fatema (CBH) Women through history have been shown to be resilient, powerful leaders, productive caretakers, and great multitaskers (balancing societal standards of family management while also making large systemic changes). They’ve worked to build communities and make large advancements in areas of research and science and continue to […] Published April 1, 2025

March/April Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Cara Hamann Hometown: Eldridge, IA Alma mater: University of Iowa, University of North Texas Health Science Center Field(s) of research:  Injury Epidemiology, Transportation Safety,Vulnerable Road Users (pedestrians, bicycles, etc.), Global Injury Prevention Topic or title of current project(s): Road safety, injury prevention. More specifically, working on projects related to adolescent bicycling safety, older driver […] Published April 1, 2025

March/April Student Spotlight

Jamie Sorenson Program: PhD, 3rd-year Hometown: Oskaloosa, IA Field(s) of interest: Cancer Epidemiology, Rural Health Topic or title of dissertation: Understanding Differences in Rural versus Urban Time to Diagnosis and Time to Treatment among Patients with Colorectal Cancer Quickfire Queries: Ranking must-haves for surviving grad school: 1. A good office mate 2. Dual computer monitors […] Published April 1, 2025

CPH faculty selected for National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leaders Forum

Seven University of Iowa faculty members, including Sato Ashida and Sarah Nash from the College of Public Health, have been invited to the National Academy of Medicine's 2025 Emerging Leaders Forum, scheduled for April 8-9 in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Natoshia Askelson will participate in a panel discussion. Published March 25, 2025