Apply for a New Faculty Research Award

CPH primary faculty members appointed no earlier than Jan. 1, 2020, are eligible to apply for a New Faculty Research Award. It is anticipated that up to two awards with funding of $10,000 each will be made. Applications are due Nov. 1, 2023. Published September 7, 2023

Alumna named to VP role at WPS Health Solutions

Alumna Kaley Wilkinson (05MHA) has been named vice president of enterprise strategy, marketing, and corporate development at WPS Health Solutions in Madison, Wisconsin. Published September 7, 2023

From the Front Row: Iowa’s ‘Fetal Heartbeat’ bill: Impacts on OBGYN care, access, and equity

Lauren's guest is Dr. Abbey Hardy-Fairbanks, OBGYN at University of Iowa Health Care and medical director of Iowa City's Emma Goldman Clinic, who shares her perspectives on the bill and discusses the future of abortion restrictions and how they can impact the availability of OBGYN care, and create access and equity issues. Published September 7, 2023

PhD candidate Leia Belt co-authors op-eds on Black breastfeeding

Leia Belt, a doctoral candidate in interdisciplinary studies, conducts scholarship in psychology, sociology, African American studies, and public health. She and a colleague recently authored two op-eds in honor of National Black Breastfeeding Week.  Published September 7, 2023

Pentella comments on expanded wastewater testing for viruses

The State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) is testing wastewater samples from about 25 different communities across the state of Iowa. Mike Pentella, clinical professor of epidemiology and director of the SHL, says the lab will test for influenza, RSV, and SARS in addition to COVID-19. (KCRG) Published September 7, 2023

Doctoral student recognized for leadership in injury and violence prevention

Victor Soupene (21MS, 21CER), PhD candidate in the Department of Epidemiology, recently received a 2023 Rising Star Award from the Safe States Alliance. This award recognizes the professional growth and leadership of students and newer professionals working in the field of injury and violence prevention. Published September 7, 2023

Join the Humanities in Medicine event Sept. 18

Join Dr. Liana Meffert as she explores the dynamic relationship between creative expression, medical practices, and social sciences at the University of Iowa's first ever Humanities in Medicine Celebration on Monday, Sept. 18.  Published September 7, 2023

Rima Afifi to present the 2023 Distinguished Faculty Lecture

The College of Public Health 2023 Distinguished Faculty Lecture, originally scheduled for Nov. 1, 2023, has been rescheduled to take place April 15, 2024.  Published September 6, 2023

From the Front Row: Iowa’s ‘Fetal Heartbeat’ bill: A public health, medical, and health care perspective

Lauren's guest on the podcast is Dr. Stephanie Radke, OBGYN at University of Iowa Healthcare, who talks about Iowa's "Fetal Heartbeat" bill from a public health, medical, and health care perspective, including potential disproportional impact on underserved populations who can face barriers to accessing services. Published August 31, 2023

Meet some of our faculty

In this ongoing video series, meet some of our College of Public Health faculty members and learn about their research interests, what inspires them, and what they enjoy about public health.  Published August 30, 2023