Charlton discusses the link between drinking and cancer

Mary Charlton, director of the Iowa Cancer Registry, recently discussed the findings in the 2024 Cancer in Iowa report, the link between alcohol and cancer, and how Iowa has the fastest-growing rate of new cancer in the country. (Iowa Public Radio) Published February 28, 2024

Award nominations: Celebrate graduating international students

International Programs invites nominations for the 2024 International Student Graduation Awards. Each of the leadership; academic and scholarly achievement; and engagement, advocacy, and service awards recognize one undergraduate and one graduate student for their achievements and will be presented during the International Student Graduation Celebration on May 8, 2024. Nominations are due March 29. Published February 28, 2024

Researchers examine deprescribing medication to reduce falls

Among U.S. adults at least 65 years of age, falls are the leading cause of injuries and deaths. University of Iowa researchers Korey Kennelty and Carri Casteel are studying a less researched falls prevention strategy, called deprescribing. (IPRC) Published February 28, 2024

Lauren Kloft: Forging connections and fostering collaboration

Lauren Kloft (21BA) is currently working on her MPH degree in epidemiology. She recently answered some questions about the family connection that sparked her interest in public health, the importance of community involvement, and her work at the State Hygienic Laboratory.  Published February 27, 2024

Sign up for the Environmental Health Needs Assessment student focus group

College of Public Health students are invited to participate in a focus group about environmental health as part of the EHSRC Environmental Health Needs Assessment. Sign up by March 5. Published February 27, 2024

Leading the way in health care administration

The UI College of Public Health trains its students to meet the challenges and opportunities associated with working in the health care field. Meet two alumni who are putting what they learned into practice in rural Iowa health care facilities.  Published February 27, 2024

From the Front Row: Public transportation and a historical look at CAMBUS

Rasika has a great chat with Dr. Ken Anderson about the creation of CAMBUS, the University of Iowa's free bus service, and how access to free, convenient public transportation benefits the larger Iowa City community as well. Published February 22, 2024

Hamann discusses road user safety and injury prevention

Cara Hamann, associate professor of epidemiology, recently discussed her work in injury prevention with a focus on road traffic safety. (Outspoken Cyclist Podcast) Published February 22, 2024

Learn about the creation of ‘Research at the Speed of Trust’ guide

Learn about the philosophy, team, and process behind the creation of the award-winning research guide, "Research at the Speed of Trust: A Guide for Researchers and Native Communities." The guide was produced by the Native Center for Behavioral Health as a resource for behavioral health providers working with Indigenous populations. Published February 22, 2024

Esme Gibson: Excelling in the lab and on the pitch

Esme Gibson is a graduate student in community and behavioral health and works as a research assistant examining bicycle safety behavior. She is also a member of the nationally ranked University of Iowa Women’s Field Hockey team. Esme recently answered questions about her interest in public health, her work as a research assistant, and how academics and athletics sometimes overlap. Published February 21, 2024