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 Recognition

Dr. Amanda Dudek awarded the Andy Kaplan Retrovirology Prize

The purpose of the award is to advance the career and honor the accomplishments of a distinguished junior faculty member or senior postdoctoral researcher as they embark on an independent career in retrovirology.

Faculty Recognition

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

This award recognizes a basic science faculty member who emulates Dr. Long's devotion to education, teaching, research and service to the University. The intent of this award is to recognize outstanding career-level teaching contributions by the basic science faculty.

Faculty Recognition

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

The award provides support to advance the work of distinguished mid‑career University of Iowa faculty and recognizes Dr. Weber for her outstanding scholarship, teaching, and mentorship.

$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

PhD candidate successfully defended thesis!

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

A Summer in the Lab: Microbiology Research

Monday, April 14, 2025

Celebrating Excellence: Calyssa Huff Receives 2025 NSF GRFP Award

Monday, April 14, 2025

Student panel on Federal Research Funding

MUSA/ASM Student Chapter Panel on Federal Research Funding

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Professor Jon C.D. Houtman is the first candidate for next Graduate College dean

Monday, April 7, 2025

Graduate Students Honored with Pulvermacher Teaching Award

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

2025/2026 Stinski Fellowship Recipients Announced

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Iowa Public Radio's River to River: A coronaviruses authority on how potential federal funding cuts will affect disease research

Monday, February 24, 2025

Microbiology and Immunology Students Shine in 2025 Dare to Discover Campaign

Friday, February 14, 2025

Annual Undergraduate Career Panel Highlights Opportunities in Microbiology

Friday, February 14, 2025

Events

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, May 11, 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, May 12, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Bowen Science Building

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

Microbiology Gradation Reception

Friday, May 15, 2026 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Eckstein Medical Research Building

Celebrate your incredible achievement! Bring family and friends to meet Microbiology Faculty, Staff, and Peers. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. This is the time to celebrate and take photos. (Optional: bring your regalia)

Changing Medicine, Changing Lives: A Celebration of Our People

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 5:30pm

Hancher Auditorium

UI Health Care's inaugural awards celebration

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