We strive to be a world-class hub for interdisciplinary education and research programs in microbial pathogenesis, infectious diseases, and immunology to improve human health. 

Department named a ‘Milestones in Microbiology’ site by American Society for Microbiology

Designation highlighted during the department’s 85th anniversary symposium

Welcome to the Department

Jeremiah Johnson

Jeremiah Johnson, PhD

Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Faculty Thomas Kiel-Fie

Thomas Kehl-Fie, PhD

Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Faculty Filiz Korkmaz

Filiz Korkmaz, PhD

Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Amiee Potter

Aimee Potter, PhD

Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Dr. Hippee serves as an instructor for both the Microbiology and Human Health lecture and laboratory. She has recently completed her studies in the Microbiology Graduate Program.
 
Cami Hippee

Cami Hippee, PhD

Instuctor of Microbiology and Immunology

Seminars

View our latest department seminars.

Events

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Mock Chalk Talk hosted by UIowa ASM Student Chapter

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Bowen Science Building
Mock Chalk Talk hosted by the University of Iowa ASM Student Chapter - This event offers a unique chance to experience a key part of academic interviews, where candidates present their research goals using only a whiteboard.
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Learn to Crochet Microbes

Friday, November 22, 2024 4:00pm
Eckstein Medical Research Building
Learn to Crochet Microbes is back every Friday at 4 p.m. in the EMRB atrium! Come join us for some fun and creative stitching at this weekly event. We can't wait to see you there!
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Microbiology Undergraduate Student Association (MUSA) Meeting

Sunday, November 24, 2024 4:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
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Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: Keith Reeves, PhD

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building
A Translational Atlas of Adaptive Natural Killer Cells Immunobiology Against Viruses Keith Reeves, PhD Professor, Duke University School of Medicine