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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

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Disparities in youth suicide

University of Iowa assistant professor of epidemiology Jonathan Platt studies the bigger picture of why suicides are affecting some groups of youth more than others. Research shows an increasing trend … [Read More...]

Student highlight: Opportunities in injury & violence prevention

Victor Soupene, a PhD candidate in the University of Iowa Department of Epidemiology, was empowered by his family’s experiences to pursue a career in epidemiology focusing on improving the health of … [Read More...]

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Sex hormones and sports injuries in female athletes

As a former University of Iowa athlete and professional softball player, Dr. Kristin Johnson has always been interested in how control of movement affects athletic performance and injury.  This … [Read More...]

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Car crashes: When teens are at fault

Two recent studies by researchers of the University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center (UI IPRC) looked at how much teens are responsible for car crashes in Iowa, which teens are at fault, and … [Read More...]

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UI Csomay Center: Improving safety for older Iowans

The Barbara and Richard Csomay Center for Gerontological Excellence, an interprofessional center housed in the UI College of Nursing, is leading the way to support and improve the care of older adults … [Read More...]

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Research

  • Center Expert Research Teams
  • Research Projects
  • Rural Injuries
  • Pilot Grant Program
  • Publications

Education & Training

  • Injury & Violence Prevention Field
  • Student Research
  • Curriculum
  • Funding
  • Careers

Outreach

  • Advocacy
  • Our Partners

Resources

  • Policy
  • COVID-19
  • Burden of Injury in IA
  • Interventions
  • Media Snippets
  • Success Stories
  • Infographics
  • Tools & Technology
  • Reports & Handouts

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