Department of Microbiology and Immunology

We strive to be a world-class hub for interdisciplinary education and research programs in microbial pathogenesis, infectious diseases, and immunology, aiming to enhance human health.

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Faculty position in Bacteriology

We welcome applicants studying any area of bacteriology, including gene regulation, cell biology, antimicrobial resistance, and bacterial adaptation to diverse environments.

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Faculty position in Virology

We seek candidates across virology, especially those using innovative approaches to study host–pathogen interactions, viral biology, emerging viruses, and therapeutics.

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Faculty Recognition

Dr. Stanley Perlman has been appointed as a Foreign Member Royal Spanish Academy of Sciences

The prestigious honor is from one of Spain’s highest scientific institutions and elects distinguished international scientists as Foreign Members.

Recent
Faculty
Recognitions

Dr. Amanda Dudek awarded the Andy Kaplan Retrovirology Prize

Dr. Aloysius Klingelhutz honored with the John P. Long Teaching Award

Dr. Mary Weber receives the Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Award

$16.4M

Total external grant funding in FY2025.

99

Publications in highly‑regarded journals, including 41 senior‑author papers.

2025/2026 Microbiology Graduate Program Class

2,069

Students we reached over 44 courses.

28th in Microbiology among all medical schools

Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research - FY25 NIH Funding

15th among public medical schools

Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research - FY25 NIH Funding

News

Saluting the Class of 2026 microbiology undergraduates

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Honors symposium 2026 highlights undergraduate research excellence

Friday, May 8, 2026

Class of 2026 recognizes outstanding microbiology and immunology faculty and staff

Friday, May 8, 2026

Undergraduate researchers recognized at 2026 poster symposium

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Microbiology undergraduate researchers share their work at Spring Research Festival (SURF)

Friday, April 24, 2026

Caroline Vermilya Receives NIH F31 NRSA Predoctoral Fellowship Award

Friday, April 17, 2026

Regina Antonetti Awarded NIH Fellowship

Monday, April 13, 2026

Doctoral student Riley McFarlane successfully defends PhD thesis

Monday, April 13, 2026

Pulvermacher teaching awards recognize graduate excellence

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Josefina Frisina and Morgan Kremer named 2026–2027 Stinski Undergraduate Research Fellows

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Events

Seminar Series: Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Bowen Science Building

Each semester, we are proud to host outstanding seminar speakers. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Seminar Series: Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Bowen Science Building

Each semester, we are proud to host outstanding seminar speakers. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, September 14, 2026 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.

Seminar Series: Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Bowen Science Building

Each semester, we are proud to host outstanding seminar speakers. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

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