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

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

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

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

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

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

Profound Lessons Learned From Cancer Caregiving

Justin Krogh 2nd year MS Epidemiology I will never forget May 26, 2024, the day I found out my father, Brian, likely had stage IV cancer, with a likely primary origin of the left kidney. Really, the story is not much different than the many others who find out they have kidney cancer. Most, like my […] Published March 23, 2025

Romitti named 2025 UI Distinguished Chair

Paul Romitti, professor of epidemiology in the College of Public Health, has been named one of two recipients of the 2025 University of Iowa Distinguished Chair. The UI Distinguished Chair, one of the most prestigious honors granted to faculty members at Iowa, is given to those who are known nationally and globally for their scholarly work and who have made significant contributions to the university, state of Iowa, and beyond.  Published March 13, 2025

Sara E. Miller advances UI dental science research

Alumna Sara E. Miller (17MPH), research manager in the Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research in the College of Dentistry and Dental Clinic, has played a critical role in advancing dental science and improving public health, ultimately benefiting countless individuals, during her time at the University of Iowa.  Published March 6, 2025

Tristan Milarch: Building positive health outcomes and community connections

Meet Tristan Milarch, a first-year PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology. He recently answered a few questions about his interest in public health and the importance of student engagement outside of the classroom. Published February 26, 2025