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

Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Matthew Juber promotional image

Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Matthew Juber

Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:30am
Medical Education Research Facility
Matthew Juber is a PhD candidate in the Biomedical Science (Molecular Medicine) Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. His research has been with Dr. Matt Potthoff's laboratory.If you are unable to attend in person, please consider showing support via Zoom. https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/96219241107
Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Sandra Blom promotional image

Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Sandra Blom

Friday, June 6, 2025 1:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility
Sandra Blom is a PhD candidate in the Biomedical Science (Molecular Medicine) Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. Her research has been with Dr. Samuel Stephens's laboratory.If you are unable to attend in person, please consider showing support via Zoom.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://uiowa.zoom.us/j/93210709435Meeting ID: 932 1070 9435

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, June 9, 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.

Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Nathan Witmer

Monday, June 30, 2025 10:00am
Medical Laboratories
Nathan Witmer is a PhD candidate in the Biomedical Science (Molecular Medicine) Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. His research has been conducted in Ryan Boudreau's laboratory. If you are not able to attend in person, please consider showing your support by attending via Zoom.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://uiowa.zoom.us/j/95883392288Meeting ID: 958 8339 2288

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