Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Find your fit within our diverse group of scientists, researchers, and clinicians working to solve societal challenges in microbial infection and immunity using cutting-edge approaches.

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.

Bren Linley and class image teaches Leading from the Margins class #2

Undergraduates

Microbiology is an excellent major for undergraduate students who want a good general education emphasizing an important and interesting branch of biology. Microbiology is also an excellent preparatory major for medical, dental, and other professional health training students.

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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Microbiology Graduate Program

"Coming to the University of Iowa was definitely my best choice. The friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment were the main reasons why I came to the University of Iowa in 2023. Furthermore, the Microbiology Graduate Program has multiple PI’s with a variety of research areas, emphasizing how interdisciplinary it is."
-Fernando Santana - Microbiology Graduate Program

Welcome to the Department

Jeremiah Johnson, PhD

Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology

Thomas Kehl-Fie, PhD

Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology

Filiz Korkmaz, PhD

Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology

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, PhD

Instuctor of Microbiology and Immunology

Seminars

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News

NIH grant awarded to Dr. Li Wu for HIV-associated cancer research in older adults

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Dr. Wendy Maury awarded NIH grant for Ebola research in pregnancy

Monday, September 9, 2024

Highlights from the 2024 departmental retreat

Friday, September 6, 2024

Graduate student Shea Lowery triumphantly defends her thesis

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Events

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!

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

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

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