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

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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

Graduate student Brianna Steiert defends her academic thesis

Monday, May 20, 2024

PhD candidate Cami Hippee successfully defended thesis

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Cassie Sievers receives grand prize at the 2024 undergraduate poster symposium

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Paige McCaslin awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Events

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!

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, December 9, 2024 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.

Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: Jenna Guthmiller, PhD

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Bowen Science Building

Harnessing the Ghosts of Influenza Past to Combat Future Influenza Variants and Pandemics Jenna Guthmiller, PhD Assistant Professor, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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