Playgrounds are essential gathering spaces for children and families to play and exercise but have potential hazards. Hot surfaces, lack of fencing near roads, and strangulation risks – like … [Read More...]
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Artificial Intelligence
We seek injury research project proposals that require AI/machine learning expertise & resources.
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Student Success
“I owe my current success to the training I received from the IPRC.” – Laura Schwab Reese, PhD, 2015
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ACEs
The UI Promote Resiliency Initiative aims to increase education, research, and awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
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Falls Toolkit
Learn how to establish a community-engaged network to refer older adults to falls prevention programming that works.
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Prospective Students
Learn about degree programs, funding opportunities and what current students and alumni are up to.
Resources for Advocacy
Find resources that can help you advocate for injury and violence prevention.
Research
We create knowledge to keep you safe in your home, on the road, in your workplace, and in your community.
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Education & Training
We train current and next generation researchers and public health professionals.
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Outreach
We collaborate with partners locally, nationally, and internationally to put research into action.
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Welcome to the University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center
We prevent injuries through interdisciplinary research, education and outreach.
UI IPRC Injury Blog

Preparing students to address trauma in their future professions
Every year the University of Iowa (UI) graduates students who will become professionals such as social workers, teachers, doctors, and attorneys. In these professions, they will encounter the most … [Read More...]

Adversity’s effect on heart health & biological aging
Evidence overwhelmingly points to childhood being a critical period that can leave a lasting imprint on physical health later in life. While traumatic childhoods – like abuse, crime, or poverty– don’t … [Read More...]

How do older adult falls prevention organizations collaborate?
Many organizations across Iowa work to reduce falls among older adults and promote healthy aging. How they engage and work together can ultimately impact effectiveness of programs and prevention of … [Read More...]

IVP during COVID-19: Our year in review
The COVID-19 pandemic that swept across the globe in 2020 is still with us today in 2021. As we look towards 2022, we see a world not only being impacted by the coronavirus, but also injury & … [Read More...]