University of Iowa College of Public Health

Jan 18 2025 11 ep. 34 mins 7
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The University of Iowa College of Public Health is a top-ranked school of public health, meeting the public health challenges of the 21st century through education, research, outreach, and community engagement.

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Leadership and Team Building with Fran McCaffrey, Matt Howard, and Jon Darsee

Jan 18 2025 65 mins  
Lauren welcomes 3 very special guests for this episode exploring leadership and building successful teams: Fran McCaffrey, the head coach of the University of Iowa men's basketball team; Dr. Matt Howard, Chief of Neurosurgery at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics; and Jon Darsee, Chief Innovation Officer at the University of Iowa and president of the Research Park Corporat

Reflections on 40 Years in Global Health with Dr. Jim Yong Kim

Nov 22 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, Lauren welcomes a very special guest; Dr. Jim Yong Kim, partner, vice chairman, and Global Infrastructure Partners (a part of BlackRock) emerging markets chairman as well as former President of the World Bank Group and director of the World Health Organization’s HIV/AIDS department. Dr. Kim's background growing up in Iowa with Korean immigrant parents shaped his

Under the Weather: atmospheric science and public health Pt. 2

Nov 13 2024 23 mins  
This is part 2 of Lauren's conversation with Dr. Wang about his work in atmospheric science and implications for public health. Dr. Jun Wang's lab at the University of Iowa is developing innovative technologies for satellite remote sensing and low-cost environmental sensors to better understand and combat challenges like wildfires, air quality, and climate change. The satellite r

Under the Weather: atmospheric science and public health Pt. 1

Nov 02 2024 26 mins  
This two-part episode of the "Plugged In to Public Health" podcast features an interview with Dr. Jun Wang, an accomplished scientist and professor in the field of atmospheric sciences at the University of Iowa. Dr. Wang grew up in a rural community in eastern China, where he developed a fascination with weather and climate from a young age. He was inspired by observing the daily

Climate Change and the Impacts on Vulnerable Populations

Oct 28 2024 35 mins  
Lauren's guest this week is Dr. Tamara Marcus. Dr. Marcus is a climate scientist and activist co-founding Empowered Solutions Collective, a sustainability consulting group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Her journey began in undergraduate studies, where she pivoted from pre-med to climate research, working in diverse ecosystems around the world. As an activist, Dr. Marcus is committed to

Water, Water Everywhere: water access as a public health issue

Oct 12 2024 23 mins  
Halle Eisfelder, a senior environmental engineering student at the University of Iowa, shares her experiences working on clean water initiatives in rural India. Her journey highlights the critical importance of water access as a public health issue and the power of community-driven solutions. Halle describes the lack of running water and reliance on wells and water tankers in the r

Making a Positive Impact on Public Health and Equity: a student perspective with Kassie Owens

Oct 09 2024 27 mins  
Our guest this week is Kassie Owens, a master's student in health administration and health policy at the University of Iowa. She shares her unique journey that led her to explore healthcare policy and management. Kassie discusses her recent global health internship in Romania, where she worked with the local LGBTQ community on healthcare access and promotion initiatives. She highl

How Did I Get Here? A professional journey with Dr. Daniela Moga

Sep 30 2024 47 mins  
Lauren interviews Daniela Moga about her professional journey from medical training in her home country of Romania to pursuing degrees in public health and epidemiology at the University of Iowa to her current career in pharmacoepidemiology at the University of Kentucky. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/plugged-in-to-publi

Glancing Back While Moving Ahead: a chat with Dean Edith Parker

Sep 17 2024 31 mins  
This week's episode features a discussion with University of Iowa College of Public Health Dean, Edith Parker. This year is the college's 25th anniversary and Dean Parker touches in some past accomplishments and milestones while looking ahead to future challenges and opportunities. She also talks about her personal journey to the field of public health. A transcript of this episod

Citizens of the World: public health and the global learning experience

Sep 10 2024 37 mins  
New season, new name, new look, same great content. Get 'Plugged in to Public Health' with this terrific conversation about global health and the study abroad experience with epidemiology student Emily Jester, who spent time in Romania last summer working and learning about public health, violence, and injury prevention issues there. A transcript of this episode is available at h