Media roundup: 2024 Cancer in Iowa report

The state of Iowa has the fourth-highest incidence of alcohol-related cancers in the U.S. and has the highest rate in the Midwest, according to the 2024 Cancer in Iowa report issued by the Iowa Cancer Registry. A number of news stories were generated about the report and news conference that took place Feb. 20, 2024. (Multiple sources) Published February 21, 2024

UI study: What are women farmers most stressed about?

Heavy workloads, market instability, and environmental concerns top the list of stressors for women farmers in Iowa, according to recent University of Iowa research. The paper was co-authored by Jonathan Davis, research assistant professor of occupational and environmental health. (The Gazette) Published February 21, 2024

Take the Environmental Health Needs Assessment

The Environmental Health Sciences Research Center invites you to take a survey, an Environmental Health Needs Assessment. It should take about 15 minutes to complete, and participants can enter into a drawing to win $25. Published February 21, 2024

2024 Cancer in Iowa report focuses on alcohol-related cancers

Iowans’ alcohol consumption—in volume and frequency—is among the highest in the nation, and puts residents at greater risk for cancer, according to the 2024 Cancer in Iowa report issued by the Iowa Cancer Registry. Published February 20, 2024

Iowa Cancer Registry to hold ‘Cancer in Iowa’ conference on Feb. 20

The Iowa Cancer Registry is hosting a news conference on Feb. 20 to talk about how cancer rates have changed in Iowa. The conference will take place in C217 CPHB at 10 a.m. (KGAN) Published February 16, 2024

Snetselaar named to expert committee on alcohol consumption and health outcomes

Linda Snetselaar was recently named to a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine committee of experts to review, evaluate, and report on the current scientific evidence on the relationship between alcohol consumption and health outcomes. Published February 16, 2024

Apply for conference and presentation travel funds from GSS

Did you know the Graduate College provides funding assistance to graduate students who present their research/graduate work at competitive/juried conferences, meetings, symposia and similar professional or academic gatherings? The next deadline to apply is March 4. Published February 15, 2024

Coffey shares more about his Presidential Lecture and ties to Iowa

Ahead of the 41st annual Presidential Lecture on Feb. 19, hear more from this year’s lecturers: Christopher Coffey, of the UI College of Public Health, and Cristina Tilley, of the UI College of Law. In this Q&A, Coffey and Tilley highlight what they hope to share in the lecture, what brought them to Iowa, and why they love the community. Published February 15, 2024

Pre-conference workshop on LGBTQ inclusivity training

The Iowa Public Health Association and Iowa Immunizes are excited to offer a pre-conference workshop to be held Monday, March 25, from 8 a.m. to noon at Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport. The workshop will be held the day before the Public Health Conference of Iowa.  Published February 15, 2024

Sign up for the Jakobsen Research Showcase

Graduate students are invited to share their research at the Jakobsen Research Showcase on March 23. Presentations can include posters, oral talks, a short performance, or art display. Register by Feb. 26.  Published February 14, 2024