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

Manicassamy named the Mark Stinski Professor in Virology

This endowed position honors Dr. Mark Stinski’s legacy of excellence in virology research. Dr. Manicassamy’s appointment recognizes his exceptional scholarly achievements and contributions to the Department and College.

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CONGRATULATIONS!

Promotion to Full Professor

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

Dr. Amanda Dudek awarded the Andy Kaplan Retrovirology Prize

Monday, March 30, 2026

Dr. Aloysius Klingelhutz, named recipient of the John P. Long Teaching Award

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Honoring Excellence: Dr. Mary Weber receives Iowa Mid‑Career Faculty Scholar Award

Friday, February 20, 2026

Dr. Ryan Zander Awarded NIH R21 Exploratory/Development Grant

Monday, February 16, 2026

Exploring Careers with a Microbiology Degree

Friday, February 13, 2026

Dr. Peng Shao Awarded a National Institutes of Health R21 Exploratory/Development Grant

Friday, February 6, 2026

Microbiology Undergraduate Student, Beck Fitzpatrick, Featured in Dare to Discover Campaign

Monday, January 26, 2026

Microbiology Majors Author Chapters in Education Resource

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Kids Go STEM brings hands‑on discovery to middle school students

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Celebrating Xavier Tijerina’s successful doctoral defense

Thursday, December 11, 2025

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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