About us
our vision
Our vision is to create knowledge to keep people and communities safe.
The University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center (UI IPRC) creates knowledge to keep you safe in your home, on the road, in your workplace, and in your community; collaborates with partners locally, nationally and internationally to put research into action; and trains current and next generation researchers and public health professionals.
Since 1991, the UI IPRC has been continuously funded as an Injury Control Research Center (ICRC) by the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are one of nine ICRCs nationally and the most rurally located ICRC.
The burden of injury is staggering. Injury is the leading cause of death from ages 1 to 44 in the U.S.
Our mission
Our mission is to support multidisciplinary academic and community efforts to prevent and control traumatic injuries and violence, especially among rural populations.
Our values
Excellence
We are committed to high standards of performance in research, education, and engagement by ensuring quality work, trusted partnerships, and proactive leadership.
Collaboration
We build trusting relationships that engage diverse partners in work that seeks, respects, and integrates partners’ missions and values to achieve a shared vision.
Innovation
We seek to reduce the burden of violence and injury through high impact, forward focused, and strategic solutions that advance the field.
Belonging
We create an inclusive and respectful environment where we engage, connect, and empower internal and external partners.
Equity
We recognize structural inequities that lead to injuries and violence and work for just solutions.
Coming soon: Our most recent strategic plan.