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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Quinones-Labernik named HHMI 2025 Gilliam Fellow

Monday, August 25, 2025

Events

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Scientific Careers Symposium

Friday, October 10, 2025 12:00pm to 4:30pm
Medical Education Research Facility
An excellent opportunity to explore diverse career paths in the biomedical sciences.
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Biology Seminar: "What's old is new again: sex-chromosome evolution and turnover across the tree of life"

Friday, October 10, 2025 3:30pm
Biology Building East
The Department of Biology’s seminar speaker on Friday, Oct. 10, at 3:30 p.m. is Melissa Toups, an Assistant Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Her seminar will be held in Kollros Auditorium (Room 101), Biology Building East (BBE). John Logsdon is the faculty host. A reception with refreshments will be held in the BBE Lobby following the seminar.

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, October 13, 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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