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, October 14, 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.
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Learn to Crochet Microbes

Friday, October 18, 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) Career Panel

Monday, October 21, 2024 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility
Learn about working in academia and pursuing a scientific career from microbiologistsfrom diverse backgrounds and career stages. Our panelists include: Dr. Pearl Chan – Postdoctoral Scholar in Dr. Stanley Perlman’s lab, researching host-pathogen interactions in SARS, MERS, and SARS-CoV-2 infections. Calyssa Huff – Research Intern in the ICARE Post-baccalaureate Program, working in Dr. Jessica Tucker’s lab on tRNA dysregulation in herpesvirus-infected cells. Dr. Jana Radin – Associate...

Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: Pamela Brown, PhD

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building
Unraveling regulation of polar growth in the bacterial plant pathogen Agrobacterium tumefaciens Pamela Brown, PhD Associate Professor, University of Missouri-Columbia