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...]
UI IPRC Injury Blog
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]