The University of Iowa Biomedical Science Graduate Program is a first-year umbrella program that allows students the flexibility to find their path in one of seven PhD subprograms: Cancer Biology, Cell and Developmental Biology, Experimental Pathology, Free Radical & Radiation Biology, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, and Pharmacology. Through common didactics, immersive research experiences, and hands-on faculty mentoring, the Program is committed to providing the opportunities for graduate students to learn, explore, and pioneer life-saving discoveries to improve healthcare and public health. Our students will be the next generation of educators, researchers, and leaders of the national and international biomedical workforce.
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Events

Speaking for Success

Friday, August 22, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
University Capitol Centre
The Office of the Vice President for Research is hosting a Improving Scholarly Communication Series. This one is entitled "Speaking for Success: Strategies for Effective Medical and Scientific Presentations."This course reviews how adults learn as a means to examine effective delivery techniques to engage expert, peer, and lay audiences alike. Provides practical information on how to deliver powerful oral presentations in the classroom, the conference room, the auditorium, and at the regional or...
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Biomedical Science Graduate Programs: Lab Coat Ceremony

Friday, August 22, 2025 3:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility
First-year biomedical science graduate students are formally welcomed at a lab coat ceremony held at the end of orientation week. Featured speakers are Dean Denise Jamieson and Grad College Dean Saba Ali.

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, September 8, 2025 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.

Welcome reception for David Schwebel, vice president for research

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Levitt Center for University Advancement
We invite you to attend a welcome reception for David Schwebel, the university's new vice president for research, on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The event will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Levitt Center for University Advancement Rotunda, located at One West Park Road in Iowa City, Iowa. Please note that brief remarks will be delivered at 5:15 p.m.

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