Obesity Research and Education Initiative

Learn more about the Obesity Research and Education Initiative

OREI is a faculty-initiated, interdisciplinary and intercollegiate program established to address the prevention and treatment of obesity in a multi-disciplinary research and education program.

Meet New Faculty

Meet some of the newest members of the OREI community.

Members by Research Area

Explore OREI member's research interests

Current Opportunities

View a listing of open faculty positions through OREI.

News

Professors at UI appointed as co-directors of obesity research initiative

Abel and Rahmouni named new co-directors of the Obesity Research and Education Initiative

Dr. Linda Snetselaar appointed to USDA Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

Dr. Allyn Mark receives AHA's 2017 Excellence Award for Hypertension

OREI Members Recent Publications

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Continuing education training: Cognitive behavior therapy for anxiety

Friday, May 9, 2025, 9:00am to 12:00pm

The University of Iowa School of Social Work is proud to host a continuing education training titled Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anxiety: A Rational Living Therapy Approach, led by Tyson Switzer, LCSW, DCBT. This virtual workshop will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm CT. Attendees will earn 3.0 contact hours (CEUs) and gain valuable insights into using Rational Living Therapy to treat anxiety. Tyson Switzer, an experienced clinical social worker and Diplomate in...

Iowa City MSW Info Session

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Please join us via Zoom for an info session to learn more about earning your MSW degree on our main University of Iowa campus in Iowa City.Click here to register:https://socialwork.uiowa.edu/graduate/msw-social-work/iowa-cityContact our Admissions Office directly with any questions or requests.ssw-inquiries@uiowa.edu319-335-1250