A History of Excellence

Established as the Anatomy Department in 1868, when The University of Iowa College of Medicine was first approved by the trustees, the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology has experienced extensive growth over its history. Originally, it had one lecture hall that could accommodate 100 students, plus one room dedicated to microscopic anatomy and another to dissection. Since that time the department has expanded and moved several times. In 1997, it was given its current name, which better reflects its mission and research.

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Deeded Body Program

Anatomy and Cell Biology Seminars

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Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Bill Milanick

Friday, April 4, 2025 12:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility
Bill Milanick is a current PhD candidate in the Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. He is apart of Dr. Sam Young's lab.
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ACB Seminar Series - Alan Cheng

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building
Dr. Alan Cheng, a Professor of Otolaryngology from the Stanford University School of Medicine, will present a seminar titled "Regeneration of the Mammalian Inner Ear-a Balancing Act."
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ACB Seminar Series - Mike Henne

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building
Dr. Mike Henne, an Associate Professor of Cell Biology from the UT Southwestern Medical Center will present a seminar titled, "Protein and Lipid Compartmentalization at the Sub-Organelle Lengthscale."
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ACB Seminar Series - Alan Saghatelian

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building
Dr. Alan Saghatelian, a Professor from the Salk Insitute for Biological Studies will present a seminar titled, "Searching the Dark Matter of the Proteome for Functional Proteins."