The Department is excited to welcome the following Ph.D. candidates to the Microbiology Graduate program: Kevin Bollinger, Cinthia Hudachek, Alix McCullough, Paige Richards, Laurel Woods and Brianne Zbylicki.
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"After participating in the Department's REU program in the summer of 2019, I returned to the University of Iowa to be a part of a graduate program that values strong mentorship and provides a diverse and inclusive environment."