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New UI research initiative aims to give Iowans clearer data on environmental health risks
Monday, June 8, 2026
The University of Iowa is launching a major new research initiative aimed at better understanding how environmental exposures may impact human health, with researchers focusing on issues ranging from cancer and maternal health to childhood development and water quality.
Iowa researchers launch environmental testing programs
Monday, June 8, 2026
Scientists at the University of Iowa have announced a research initiative designed to measure the health impacts of exposure to environmental toxins, including pesticides, heavy metals and air pollutants.
University of Iowa researchers launch initiative on water quality and cancer rates
Friday, June 5, 2026
Researchers at the University of Iowa are launching a major study to understand how water quality and cancer rates are connected.
New UI program to study links between environmental exposures and health outcomes
Friday, June 5, 2026
UI researchers are launching a new statewide effort to better understand how environmental exposures may affect the health of Iowans. The Iowa Integrated Network for Science, Information and Geospatial Health Tracking, or Iowa INSIGHT, launches July 1.
UI announces program to study environmental contamination
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The University of Iowa announced a new research program, the Iowa Integrated Network for Science, Information, and Geospatial Health Tracking (INSIGHT). David Cwiertny at the UI Center for Health Effects of Environmental Contamination says the project will study how environmental factors like nitrate and PFAS affect Iowans’ health.
Iowa cancer rates rising — new UI research aims to find out why
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The University of Iowa is launching a research program to study how environmental factors may be affecting Iowans' health. The Iowa Integrated Network for Science, Information and Geospatial Health Tracking Program (INSIGHT) will focus on identifying factors behind Iowa’s rising cancer rates and other health problems.
University of Iowa launches new research project into state’s health crisis
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The University of Iowa has announced the launch of a statewide research initiative aimed at understanding how environmental exposures may be causing a range of dire health problems experienced by people around the state.
Iowa water under scrutiny as UI begins $10M public health project
Thursday, June 4, 2026
A $10 million University of Iowa research program is addressing how the environment, specifically the state's water quality, impacts public health.
University of Iowa researchers launch project on how environmental exposures affect human health
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
On June 3, University of Iowa researchers announced a new research program focused on understanding how environmental exposures affect human health.