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

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

Department unveils latest funding awards

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Events

Learn to Crochet Microbes

Friday, September 6, 4:00pm to Friday, December 13, 2024 5:00pm

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!

Learn to Crochet Microbes

Friday, September 13, 4:00pm to Friday, December 20, 2024 5:00pm

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 and Immunology Seminar: Wenhan Zhu, PhD

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Bowen Science Building

Commensal iron acquisition modifies host nutritional immunity during Salmonella infection Wenhan Zhu, PhD Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Learn to Crochet Microbes

Friday, September 20, 4:00pm to Friday, December 27, 2024 5:00pm

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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