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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News

Quinones-Labernik named HHMI 2025 Gilliam Fellow

Monday, August 25, 2025
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Biomedical Science Program Welcomes Newest Cohort

Monday, May 6, 2024

Events

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, December 8, 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.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar: Dr. Lynne Dieckman

Thursday, December 11, 2025 10:30am to 11:20am
Medical Education Research Facility

This event is open to the public.

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Lynne Dieckman, PhD
Creighton University

Faculty Host: Todd Washington, PhD

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Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Joseph Chin

Friday, December 12, 2025 1:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility

Joseph Chin is a PhD candidate in the Biomedical Science - Molecular Medicine Graduate Program, as well as a student in the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). His research has been conducted in Dr. Richard Smith's laboratory.

If you are unable to attend in person, please consider showing your support and attending via Zoom. Please email britt-hokanson@uiowa.edu for the zoom link.

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Improving Health Outcomes Through Preventing Childhood Obesity Conference

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 8:30am to 4:30pm
Virtual
Join physicians, nurses, public health educators, researchers, teachers, social workers and dietitians in a conversation about the prevention of, and the implications of, childhood obesity!

Join physicians, nurses, public health educators, researchers, teachers, social workers and dietitians in a conversation about the prevention of, and the implications of, childhood obesity!

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