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
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Monday, May 6, 2024

Events

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Biology Seminar/Raymond Fong Memorial Lecture: "The body politic: coral reefs and human pregnancy"

Friday, January 23, 2026 3:30pm
Biology Building East
The Department of Biology’s first seminar of the semester is the Raymond Fong Memorial Lecture on Friday, January 23, featuring Dakota (Cody) McCoy, as the speaker. Dr. McCoy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology & Evolution at the University of Chicago and the Marine Biological Laboratory. Her seminar will be held at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (Room 101), Biology Building East (BBE). A reception with refreshments will be held in the BBE Lobby following the seminar.
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Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, January 26, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Carver Biomedical Research Building

Join us for the Women in Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour. Enjoy coffee, pastries and contribute to the discussion! Usually 2nd Monday of the month, but this occurs Jan. 26.

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.

College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Benjamin Van Tassell, PharmD

Tuesday, January 27, 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: 

Benjamin Van Tassell, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, FAHA, ASH-CHC
Professor and Vice Chair for Research
Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia

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

College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Filiz Korkmaz, PhD

Tuesday, February 3, 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: 

Filiz Korkmaz, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
University of Iowa

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

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