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Publication Highlights

Cell Host & Microbe - March 24, 2025

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

Welcome to the Department

Welcoming Dr. Alex Kleinpeter to the Department

We’re happy to share that Dr. Alex Kleinpeter joined the Department of Microbiology and Immunology on May 30th. Please take a moment to give him a warm welcome!

Welcoming Dr. Amanda Dudek to the Department

We are excited to announce that Dr. Amanda Dudek will be joining the Department of Microbiology and Immunology on April 30th. We encourage everyone to extend a warm welcome to her upon her arrival.

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Alex Kleinpeter, PhD

Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology

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Amanda Dudek, PhD

Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology

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Events

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.

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, July 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.

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, August 11, 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 - Bacteriology Faculty Candidate

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building
Seminar Series - Bacteriology Faculty Candidate