The REU in Microbiology at The University of Iowa seeks to foster the careers of the next generation of microbiologists. We do this by providing an intensive 10-week research experience for bright and ambitious undergraduates who are considering a PhD in microbiology or an allied discipline.
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Dr. Jack Stapleton is the first recipient of the DiBona Academics in Service of ICVA Veterans Award and honors the singular academic legacy of Dr. Gerald F. Dibona . The award is to honor those who have spent most of their careers at the Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVA) and has...
Awards Ceremony story Please join us in congratulating three faculty members in our Department on receiving three distinguished College Awards in 2021. We are extremely proud of our faculty’s accomplishments. Dr. Rich Roller received the Collegiate Teaching Award - This award is to annually...
The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, honored six University of Iowa faculty members, including S tanley Perlman, MD, PhD , for his exceptional contributions and sustained record of excellence. Each recipient received $1,000 and will be honored at a special awards celebration. IowaNow article
Scientific experts from major colleges and universities across the country are hosting a series of live town hall meetings to answer your questions about COVID-19 vaccination. Wendy Maury, PhD , and Theresa Ho, PhD hosted a COVID-19 Vaccination Information Town Hall on April 6th. They will host...
Congratulations to Mary Weber, PhD, and Stanley Perlman, MD, PhD, each are recognized as stand out investigators and mentors from the UI Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR). Read the story Mary Weber, PhD , assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, was named...
Congratulations to Craig Ellermeier, PhD for his new NIH award entitled, "Regulation of the C. difficile cell envelope by two-component systems". Project Summary: Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile infections strike close to 500,000 people a year in the United States, leading to nearly 30,000...
Students Micaila Kurtz ( Maury Lab ) and Miranda Sturtz ( Manicasssamy Lab ) were each awarded the Stinski Undergraduate Research Fellowship . The fellowship supports undergraduates in pursuit of research in the field of microbiology. The fellowship provides an annual stipend and full tuition...