Adeagbo receives funding for international research collaboration

CPH faculty member Oluwafemi Adeagbo has been selected to receive a Major Projects award from University of Iowa International Programs. The project will involve a collaboration with the University of Calabar in Nigeria. Published December 6, 2023

Recipients of Dr. Carol S. Gleich Development Award announced

Congratulations to the latest recipients of the Dr. Carol S. Gleich Development Award! This award is available to faculty members and graduate students in the College of Public Health to support travel expenses to perform an official function at a national or international meeting. Published November 15, 2023

Submit a poster abstract to the Public Health Conference of Iowa

The 2024 Public Health Conference of Iowa is now accepting student poster abstracts. The conference will be held March 26 and 27 in Des Moines. The deadline for submission is Monday, Jan. 29. Published November 8, 2023

O’Neal cautions against distracted walking

Elizabeth O’Neal, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, discusses how phones can lead to distracted walking while crossing roads and streets. (Radio Iowa) Published November 2, 2023

Lee, Thompson selected as APHA student award winners

Abby Lee, a PhD student in community and behavioral health, and Lena Thompson (14MPH, 23PhD in CBH) will be honored at the APHA Annual Meeting and Expo in Atlanta with student awards. Published November 1, 2023

Adeagbo selected for HIV Implementation Science Fellowship

Oluwafemi Adeagbo, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, has been selected to participate in an HIV Implementation Science Fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University Center for AIDS Research. Published November 1, 2023

From the Front Row: Talking social determinants, stigma, and health disparities with Dr. Oluwafemi Adeagbo

Adriana welcomes Oluwafemi Adeagbo, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, for a wide-ranging discussion about HIV stigma, social determinants of health, medical ethics, health disparities, and more. Published October 27, 2023

Connect with the college at APHA in Atlanta

Planning to attend the APHA Annual Meeting in Atlanta? View a list of CPH presentations, find our exhibit booth, and attend the CPH alumni and friends reception on Nov. 13.  Published October 25, 2023

Webinar – Human Rights & Reproductive Justice: Outcome Disparity

Nicole Novak, CPH research assistant professor, will take part in a panel discussion about the complex factors that contribute to maternal death rates in the U.S. The webinar takes place Oct. 25 at noon. Published October 18, 2023

Study examines how HIV self-test kits affect HIV care and behavior

HIV self-test kits were developed to make it easier for people to access HIV testing. However,a research team that included CPH researchers has found that many people who use self-test kits do not go on to receive needed HIV treatment or start preexposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, to prevent future infection. (The Conversation) Published October 4, 2023