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

Micro Student Coffee Hour [Hosted by American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Student Chapter at UIowa] promotional image

Micro Student Coffee Hour [Hosted by American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Student Chapter at UIowa]

Thursday, October 3, 2024 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Eckstein Medical Research Building
Details: Date: Thursday, Oct. 3,  Time: 2:30–3:30 p.m., Location: EMRB Atrium - Highlights: Networking opportunities, Discussions on career options and research opportunities, Guidance on grad school applications, General advice and mentorship, Plus, FREE coffee and pastries!
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Learn to Crochet Microbes

Friday, October 4, 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!
Microbiology Undergraduate Student Association (MUSA) Meeting promotional image

Microbiology Undergraduate Student Association (MUSA) Meeting

Sunday, October 6, 2024 4:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
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Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: Hillel Haim, MD, PhD

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building
Beyond the In Vitro-to-In Vivo Leap: How Microenvironments Alter the Interaction Between HIV-1 and Therapeutics Hillel Haim, MD, PhD Assistant Research Professor, University of Iowa