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 Paige Richards triumphantly defends her thesis

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

UI Faculty Member Authors Chapter in Premier Infectious Diseases Textbook

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Dr. Li Wu Received NIH R01 Grant to Investigate HIV-1 Innate Immune Regulation

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Weiss and Ellermeier Awarded NIH R01 grant to investigate potential new antibiotic targets in C. difficile

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Events

Microbiology Undergraduate Research Poster Session

Thursday, April 30, 2026 3:00pm to 5:30pm

Medical Education Research Facility

Features current research from microbiology undergraduate students. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Honors Symposium

Monday, May 4, 2026 2:30pm

Eckstein Medical Research Building

Celebrate Seniors graduating with Honors in Microbiology and Immunology.

Seminar Series: Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Tuesday, May 5, 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, 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.

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