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

Story

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

ASM Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education

Publication Highlight

The article emphasizes that student-led discussions on key virology research can boost confidence, deepen understanding of scientific literature, and improve overall scientific literacy and learning outcomes.

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. Jon Houtman awarded NIH/NCI R25 funding to support cancer research opportunities

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Dr. Jon Houtman secures NIH/NEI R01 award as part of a collaborative multi-PI effort

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Dr. Aloysius Klingelhutz awarded new NIH R21 funding

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Welcome new microbiology undergraduate advisor!

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Events

Learn to Crochet Microbes

Friday, November 22, 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!

Microbiology Undergraduate Student Association (MUSA) Meeting

Sunday, November 24, 2024 4:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

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Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: Keith Reeves, PhD

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Bowen Science Building

A Translational Atlas of Adaptive Natural Killer Cells Immunobiology Against Viruses Keith Reeves, PhD Professor, Duke University School of Medicine

Learn to Crochet Microbes

Friday, December 6, 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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