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.

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

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

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.

Amanda Dudek, PhD

Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology

Seminars

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News

Cassian Birler Wins Top Prize at 2025 Microbiology Poster Symposium

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Stanley Perlman elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Celebrating Microbiology and Immunology Faculty and Staff Who Made a Difference

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Congratulations to Dr. Stanley Perlman on His Election to the National Academy of Sciences

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Events

Honors in Microbiology and Immunology

Thursday, May 8, 2025 2:00pm

Eckstein Medical Research Building

ACB Seminar Series - Prasanna Satpute-Krishnan

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 9:30am to 10:30am

Bowen Science Building

Dr. Prasanna Satpute-Krishnan, an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Uninformed Services University of Health Sciences, will present a seminar titled "Stress Cleaning: How Calnexin Tosses Out Misfolded Proteins From a Cluttered Endoplasmic Reticulum and the P24-Family Sends them to the Dump."

Graduation Reception Microbiology undergrads

Friday, May 16, 2025 (all day)

Carver Biomedical Research Building

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.

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