The Grants and Contracts section coordinates
pre- and post-award administrative functions
for internal (University of Iowa) and external
funding sources. These external sources include
state agencies, federal agencies, and various
other public and private sources of funding.
State agency partners include the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources, the Iowa
Department of Public Health, the Iowa
Department of Inspections and Appeals, and
agencies in other states.
Federal and national partners include the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
the Food and Drug Administration, the
Environmental Protection Agency, the US
Department of Agriculture and the Association
of Public Health Laboratories.
HIGHLIGHTS
The Office of the Director consists of 10 key functional units that enable the State Hygienic Laboratory to achieve its statutory charge set forth in the Iowa Administrative Code.
The primary mission of the Disease Control Division is to test human specimens, food and water for diseases of public health significance to protect the citizens of Iowa.
The Environmental Health Division monitors drinking water, wastewater, air, soil and food for contaminants of potential environmental and public health concern.
The Division of Administration and Finance is responsible for the management of the business practices, all Hygienic Laboratory facilities, and pre/post testing support.