Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Find your fit within our talented and dedicated group of scientists, researchers, and clinicians working to solve societal challenges in microbial infection and immunity using cutting-edge approaches.

We strive to be a world-class hub for interdisciplinary education and research programs in microbial pathogenesis, infectious diseases, and immunology to improve human health.

Bren Linley and class image teaches Leading from the Margins class #2

Undergraduates

Microbiology is an excellent major for undergraduate students who want a good general education emphasizing an important and interesting branch of biology. Microbiology is also an excellent preparatory major for medical, dental, and other professional health training students.

Cell Host & Microbe - March 24, 2025

Publication Highlight

Transcriptional repressor Capicua is a gatekeeper of cell-intrinsic interferon responses

S. Manivasagam, J. Han, A. Teghanemt, H. Keen, B. Sownthirarajan, B. Cheng, A. Singh, A. Lewis, O.A. Vogel, G. Loganathan, L. Huang, M. Panis, D.K. Meyerholz, B. tenOever, J.T. Perez, S. Manicassamy, P.D. Issuree, B. Manicassamy

Microbiology Graduate Program

"Coming to the University of Iowa was definitely my best choice. The friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment were the main reasons why I came to the University of Iowa in 2023. Furthermore, the Microbiology Graduate Program has multiple PI’s with a variety of research areas, emphasizing how interdisciplinary it is."
-Fernando Santana - Microbiology Graduate Program

Welcome to the Department

Dr. Hippee serves as an instructor for both the Microbiology and Human Health lecture and laboratory. She has recently completed her studies in the Microbiology Graduate Program.

Cami Hippee, PhD

Instuctor of Microbiology and Immunology

Seminars

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Events

Microbiology PhD Thesis Seminar - Alix McCullough, PhD Candidate promotional image

Dr. Sudha Shenoy, a Professor of Medicine and Cell Biology from the Duke University School of Medicine will present a seminar titled "Multifaceted Roles of USP20 in the Cardiovascular System."