Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Find your fit within our diverse 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.

Science Immunology - February 14, 2025

Publication Highlight

The study highlights that TRAF3 is essential for the generation and maintenance of germinal centers, which are critical for robust humoral immunity. Using a mouse model of Plasmodium infection, the researchers discovered that TRAF3 promotes TFH cell lineage commitment through transcriptional and epigenetic reprogramming of CD4 T cells and coordination of cytokine receptor signaling.

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

Jeremiah Johnson, PhD

Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology

Thomas Kehl-Fie, PhD

Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology

Filiz Korkmaz, PhD

Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology

Aimee Potter, PhD

Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology

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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News

Iowa Public Radio's River to River: A coronaviruses authority on how potential federal funding cuts will affect disease research

Monday, February 24, 2025

Microbiology and Immunology Students Shine in 2025 Dare to Discover Campaign

Friday, February 14, 2025

Annual Undergraduate Career Panel Highlights Opportunities in Microbiology

Friday, February 14, 2025

Highlighting new faculty funding

Monday, January 27, 2025

Events

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, January 13, 11:00am to Monday, December 8, 2025 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.

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