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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Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Jianyu Yu promotional image

Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Jianyu Yu

Monday, November 9, 2026 12:00pm
Bowen Science Building

Jianyu Yu is a PhD candidate in the Biomedical Science (Molecular Medicine) Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. His research has been conducted in Bing Li's laboratory.

If you are not able to attend in person, please consider showing your support by attending via Zoom. Please email britt-hokanson@uiowa.edu for the Zoom link.

College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar: Michael Schnieders, PhD

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 11:30am
College of Pharmacy Building

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET) in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by: 

Dr. Michael Schnieders, PhD
Professor
Department of Biomedical and Molecular Biology
University of Iowa

All are welcome to attend. No pre-registration required.

Biology Seminar: "Turning the Dials on Collective Cell Migration: The Role of Rap1 GTPase" promotional image

Biology Seminar: "Turning the Dials on Collective Cell Migration: The Role of Rap1 GTPase"

Friday, November 13, 2026 3:30pm
Biology Building East
The Department of Biology’s seminar speaker on Friday, November 13, is from our own department, Katy Rothenberg, Ph.D. Her seminar will be held at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (Room 101), Biology Building East (BBE).

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, November 16, 2026 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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