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

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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

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Events

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, December 9, 2024 11:00am to 12:00pm
Carver Biomedical Research Building
Join us for the Women in Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour. It is the monthly coffee hour on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon in 1289 CBRB. Enjoy coffee, pastries and contribute to the discussion! This is open to ALL — students, staff, postdocs, and faculty interested in promoting women in science. Speakers change monthly. Contact: jessica-tucker@uiowa.edu for details.

Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: Jenna Guthmiller, PhD

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building
Harnessing the Ghosts of Influenza Past to Combat Future Influenza Variants and Pandemics Jenna Guthmiller, PhD Assistant Professor, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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ACB Seminar Series - Sean Hartig

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building
Dr. Sean Hartig, an Associate Professor of Medicine from Baylor University will present a seminar titled "Endocrine Signals from Adipose Tissue That Regulate Post-Prandial Body Temperature."
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Learn to Crochet Microbes

Friday, December 20, 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!