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

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, April 14, 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.

Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series - Joe Craft, MD

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building
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Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Kyleakin Helm-Kwasny

Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:30am
Medical Education Research Facility
Kyleakin Helm-Kwasny is a PhD candidate in the Biomedical Science (Molecular Medicine) Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. Her research has been in Dr. Al Klingelhutz's laboratory.If you are unable to attend in person, please consider showing your support via Zoom. https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/98565731348?pwd=K8ijmlZva7eg7PK7XdcKNDb1VaZEH4.1Meeting ID: 985 6573 1348Passcode: 381766

Neuroscience & Pharmacology Workshop - Olivia Klein and Emma Luhmann

Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building
Presented by Olivia Klein Graduate Student in the labs of Drs. Mark Schultz and Marco Hefti Presented by Emma Luhmann Graduate student in Dr. Kevin Campbell's lab

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