Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Find your fit within our talented and dedicated 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.

Cell Host & Microbe - March 24, 2025

Publication Highlight

Transcriptional repressor Capicua is a gatekeeper of cell-intrinsic interferon responses

S. Manivasagam, J. Han, A. Teghanemt, H. Keen, B. Sownthirarajan, B. Cheng, A. Singh, A. Lewis, O.A. Vogel, G. Loganathan, L. Huang, M. Panis, D.K. Meyerholz, B. tenOever, J.T. Perez, S. Manicassamy, P.D. Issuree, B. Manicassamy

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

PhD candidate Masoudeh Masoud Bahnamiri successfully defends thesis

Thursday, June 30, 2022

New Faculty Funding - Steven Varga, PhD

Monday, June 20, 2022

Department faculty receive funding from the Carver Trust COVID-19 pilot grant program

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

2022–2023 Stinski Undergraduate Research Fellowship Awardee

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Events

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, January 13, 11:00am to Monday, December 8, 2025 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.

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, March 10, 2025 11:00am to Monday, February 2, 2026 11:00am

Carver Biomedical Research Building

Microbiology Undergraduate Student Association (MUSA) Meeting

Sunday, April 6, 2025 4:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

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