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

Dr. Mary Weber Received NIH R01 Grant Renewal to Advance Chlamydia Research

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Jonathon Bernardi received NIH fellowship award

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

PhD candidate Paige Richards triumphantly defends her thesis

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

UI Faculty Member Authors Chapter in Premier Infectious Diseases Textbook

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Events

Seminar Series: Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Bowen Science Building

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

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar: Dr. Michael Lagunoff

Thursday, April 9, 2026 10:30am to 11:20am

Medical Education Research Facility

This event is open to the public.

Alteration of cellular metabolism and lipids by the oncogenic virus, KSHV

Michael Lagunoff, PhD
MCB Graduate Program
University of Washington

Lagunoff Lab | https://faculty.washington.edu/lagunoff/#/

Faculty Co-Hosts: Miles Pufall, PhD and Jessica Tucker, PhD

Microbiology Graduate Program - PhD Thesis Seminar - Riley McFarlane

Monday, April 13, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am

Bowen Science Building

Microbiology PhD Thesis Seminar - PhD Candidate - Riley McFarlane
Seminar Title: Stress management: a balancing act performed by Staphylococcus aureus

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, April 13, 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.

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