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The IPHPRP fosters and nurtures grassroots application of cutting edge public health practice and research to address grand challenges in population health.

Who We Are

We are CPH faculty, staff, and students.

The IPHPRP workforce includes a variety of University of Iowa College of Public Health faculty, staff, and students. We are home to a broad array of trainers, statisticians, community builders, and program administrators.

In addition to our workforce, College of Public Health students join our ranks to provide support to projects, communities and health departments across the state as part of our educational commitment to our students.

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What We Do

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We contribute expertise to better the health of Iowa.

IPHPRP uses expertise to address the grand challenges of public health. We meet the high-quality accreditation standards set by the Council on Education for Public Health.

We group our initiatives into five main strategic areas. Click below to learn more:

Work With Us

Help us make healthier communities.

Whether you are a College of Public Health student or faculty/staff member of the College, or an Iowa community looking for help with a public health problem, IPHPRP has opportunities for you.

Students can apply to volunteer, apply for paid positions or participate in our annual Global Health case competition. Faculty and Staff can apply to become policy fellows or start a collaboratory. Communities can access valuable training opportunities or use our center for program implementation and data analyses .

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