Davis comments on worker benefits to improve mental health

Jonathan Davis, assistant professor of occupational and environmental health, recently spoke at an event about the high rate of suicide among construction workers. Along with alcohol and substance use interventions, paid leave could potentially improve mental health and reduce the rate of suicide, Davis said. (ConstructionDive) Published April 9, 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

Rima Afifi, Lisa Roth honored with 2025 Discovery and Innovation awards

Rima Afifi and Lisa Roth were honored with 2025 Discovery and Innovation awards that recognize faculty and staff excellence in research, scholarship, and creative activities.  Published April 3, 2025

Lehmler honored with 2025 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence

The Iowa Board of Regents has selected Hans-Joachim Lehmler, CPH associate dean for research and professor of occupational and environmental health, as one of six outstanding University of Iowa faculty members to be honored for their extraordinary contributions and sustained record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.  Published April 3, 2025

Call for community engaged research lightning talks

The training event “Enhancing Your Research with Equitable Community Engagement” to be held June 25, 2025, is seeking proposals for lightning talks (7-10 minutes). Anyone from the University of Iowa may apply and the topic is community engagement in a public health project. Proposals are due April 21.  Published April 2, 2025

Hui Wang honored with Postdoctoral Research Excellence Award

Hui Wang, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, was recently recognized with the 2025 Postdoctoral Research Excellence Award. Published March 24, 2025

Allison Darling: Working at the intersection of public health, sustainability, and advocacy

Allison Darling is a second-year Master of Public Health student with an interest in the built environment and its impact on health, safety, and well-being. She recently answered a few questions about her work in this area, her current practicum experience, and her future plans. Published March 12, 2025

Register for the Occupational Health & Safety Student Research Conference

Please join us for the 9th Annual Occupational Health & Safety Student Research Conference at the University of Iowa College of Public Health on Friday, April 4. Published February 25, 2025

Thorne comments on Red Dye No. 3 ban

The FDA will no longer allow for the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs. Peter Thorne, professor of occupational and environmental health, spoke about the ban. (KCRG) Published February 5, 2025

IPRC accepting pilot research project proposals

The University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center announces the availability of funds to support pilot projects. The center is particularly interested in interdisciplinary pilot projects with a focus on populations disproportionately affected by injury and violence. Typical awards are up to $22,500 for one-year projects. Applications are due March 14, 2025. Published January 23, 2025