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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

Events

Online MSW Info Session

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Please join us via Zoom for an info session to learn more about the Online MSW program. We offer Advanced Standing and Regular Standing with specializations in Clinical Practice and Leadership Practice.Click here to register: https://socialwork.uiowa.edu/graduate/msw-social-work/onlineQuestions? Contact Melanie at melanie-reed@uiowa.edu 

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

Des Moines 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 the MSW program in Des Moines at the John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center.Click here to register: https://socialwork.uiowa.edu/graduate/msw-social-work/des-moinesQuestions? Contact Melanie at melanie-reed@uiowa.edu