Iowa CPH Names Outstanding Alumni
The University of Iowa College of Public Health has selected two alumni to receive 2009 Outstanding Alumni Awards. The awards, recognizing outstanding past accomplishments, promise for future success, and commitment to the college's mission, vision, and goals, will be presented at the college's annual honors ceremony on Friday, May 15.
The alumni award recipients for 2009 are:
- Dr. James Cerhan, professor and chair, division of epidemiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Dr. Cerhan earned a doctoral degree in epidemiology in 1991.
- Dr. Vickie Shavers, epidemiologist/project officer in the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences at the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Shavers earned a master of science degree (1993) and doctoral degree (1999) in epidemiology from the University of Iowa.
"We’re proud to honor two of our graduates who are doing innovative work in the field of cancer research," said Dean Sue Curry of the College of Public Health. "Both have demonstrated excellence in research, collaboration and mentoring."
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