University of Iowa Department of Biology
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The University of Iowa Department of Biology is devoted to providing students with an education that prepares them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. Students will gain valuable experience through our programs.
Kieran Coffey (Mentor: Steven Green, PhD), a Master's candidate in the iBio Graduate Program, will be defending his thesis on Monday, Nov 24 at 1:30pm in Rm 106, Biology Building East & via Zoom (email biology@uiowa.edu for the link if interested in attending virtually). Open to the public to attend
November 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Kieran Coffey (Mentor: Steven Green, PhD), a Master's candidate in the iBio Graduate Program, will be defending his thesis on Monday, Nov 24 at 1:30pm in Rm 106, Biology Building East & via Zoom (email biology@uiowa.edu for the link if interested in attending virtually). Open to the public to attend
Julianna Koenig (Adviser: Dan Summers), a PhD candidate in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Genetics, will be defending her dissertation on Friday, November 21st, at 10:00am in Aud 3 in Bowen Science Building. Let’s show Julianna our support during this milestone in her academic journey! 👏
November 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Julianna Koenig (Adviser: Dan Summers), a PhD candidate in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Genetics, will be defending her dissertation on Friday, November 21st, at 10:00am in Aud 3 in Bowen Science Building. Let’s show Julianna our support during this milestone in her academic journey! 👏
Please join us in welcoming the faculty and staff that have joined our department this fall!
November 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Please join us in welcoming the faculty and staff that have joined our department this fall!
The UI Department of Biology welcomed eight PhD and four MS candidates in our Integrated Biology (iBio) Graduate Program this fall! We cannot wait to see all they will achieve during their journey towards a graduate degree in Integrated Biology. 🖤💛
November 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The UI Department of Biology welcomed eight PhD and four MS candidates in our Integrated Biology (iBio) Graduate Program this fall! We cannot wait to see all they will achieve during their journey towards a graduate degree in Integrated Biology. 🖤💛
On Monday, November 17th, our iBio Graduate Student Seminar speakers will be Yiwei Li (Smolikove Lab), Maisie Laughlin (Fassler Lab), and Dakota Thompson (Manak Lab). The seminars will begin at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome to attend and support our incredible grad students!
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
On Monday, November 17th, our iBio Graduate Student Seminar speakers will be Yiwei Li (Smolikove Lab), Maisie Laughlin (Fassler Lab), and Dakota Thompson (Manak Lab). The seminars will begin at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome to attend and support our incredible grad students!
Our seminar this week will be led by Marc Libault, PhD, a Professor in the Division of Plant Science and Technology at the University of Missouri. The seminar will begin at 3:30pm on Friday, November 14th, in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome to attend, and we hope to see you there!
November 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Our seminar this week will be led by Marc Libault, PhD, a Professor in the Division of Plant Science and Technology at the University of Missouri. The seminar will begin at 3:30pm on Friday, November 14th, in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome to attend, and we hope to see you there!
Assistant Professor of Instruction Brandon Waltz, PhD, was at the Sawmill Museum on November 1st for a book signing event! Dr. Waltz worked with undergrad Biology student Lilly Froehlich to publish the biology-oriented children’s book, “Water Bear Don’t Care!" Thank you to everyone who stopped by!
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Assistant Professor of Instruction Brandon Waltz, PhD, was at the Sawmill Museum on November 1st for a book signing event! Dr. Waltz worked with undergrad Biology student Lilly Froehlich to publish the biology-oriented children’s book, “Water Bear Don’t Care!" Thank you to everyone who stopped by!
On Monday, November 10, our iBio Graduate Student Seminar speakers will be Cole Kerns (Fassler Lab), Segun Oladapo (Logsdon Lab), & Brianna O’Donnell (Rothenberg Lab). The seminars will begin at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome to attend & support our incredible grad students!
November 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
On Monday, November 10, our iBio Graduate Student Seminar speakers will be Cole Kerns (Fassler Lab), Segun Oladapo (Logsdon Lab), & Brianna O’Donnell (Rothenberg Lab). The seminars will begin at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome to attend & support our incredible grad students!
On Monday, November 3rd, our iBio Graduate Student Seminar speakers will be Emily O’Brien (HE Lab), Hubert Kicinski (HE Lab), and Lily McGettigan (Summers Lab). The first seminar will begin at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome to attend and support our incredible grad students!
November 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
On Monday, November 3rd, our iBio Graduate Student Seminar speakers will be Emily O’Brien (HE Lab), Hubert Kicinski (HE Lab), and Lily McGettigan (Summers Lab). The first seminar will begin at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome to attend and support our incredible grad students!
Our seminar this week will be led by Nick Ader, PhD, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The seminar will begin at 3:30pm on Friday, October 31st, in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome to attend, & we hope to see you there!
October 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Our seminar this week will be led by Nick Ader, PhD, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The seminar will begin at 3:30pm on Friday, October 31st, in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome to attend, & we hope to see you there!
On Monday, October 27th, our two iBio Graduate Student Seminar speakers will be Varshu Saravanakumar (Neiman Lab) & Emily Hirsch (Phillips Lab). The first seminar will begin at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome, & we hope to see you there supporting our incredible grad students!
October 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
On Monday, October 27th, our two iBio Graduate Student Seminar speakers will be Varshu Saravanakumar (Neiman Lab) & Emily Hirsch (Phillips Lab). The first seminar will begin at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome, & we hope to see you there supporting our incredible grad students!
The UI Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in genetics, beginning in the academic year 2026. Review of applicants will begin on November 1st, 2025. For more information about the position + to apply, please visit: jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view...
October 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
The UI Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in genetics, beginning in the academic year 2026. Review of applicants will begin on November 1st, 2025. For more information about the position + to apply, please visit: jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view...
Join Assistant Professor of Instruction Brandon Waltz, PhD, at the Sawmill Museum in Clinton, IA on November 1st (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) for a book signing event! Dr. Waltz worked with undergraduate student Lilly Froehlich to publish their biology-oriented children’s book, “Water Bear Don’t Care!"
October 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Join Assistant Professor of Instruction Brandon Waltz, PhD, at the Sawmill Museum in Clinton, IA on November 1st (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) for a book signing event! Dr. Waltz worked with undergraduate student Lilly Froehlich to publish their biology-oriented children’s book, “Water Bear Don’t Care!"
On Monday, October 20th, our two iBio Graduate Student Seminar speakers will be Eric Anderson (Stipp Lab) & Romisa Ghaffari (Comeron Lab). The first seminar will begin at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome, and we hope to see you there supporting our incredible graduate students!
October 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
On Monday, October 20th, our two iBio Graduate Student Seminar speakers will be Eric Anderson (Stipp Lab) & Romisa Ghaffari (Comeron Lab). The first seminar will begin at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome, and we hope to see you there supporting our incredible graduate students!
Our seminar this week will be led by one of our department's very own: Assistant Professor Dan Summers, PhD! The seminar will begin at 3:30pm on Friday, October 17th, in Kollros Auditorium (Biology Building East, Room 101).
All are welcome to attend, and we hope to see you there!
All are welcome to attend, and we hope to see you there!
October 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Our seminar this week will be led by one of our department's very own: Assistant Professor Dan Summers, PhD! The seminar will begin at 3:30pm on Friday, October 17th, in Kollros Auditorium (Biology Building East, Room 101).
All are welcome to attend, and we hope to see you there!
All are welcome to attend, and we hope to see you there!
On Monday, October 13th, our two iBio Graduate Student Seminar speakers will be Daniela Santos Da Mata (Phillips Lab) & Clare Mulcahy (Neiman Lab). The first seminar will begin at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome, and we hope to see you there supporting our incredible students!
October 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
On Monday, October 13th, our two iBio Graduate Student Seminar speakers will be Daniela Santos Da Mata (Phillips Lab) & Clare Mulcahy (Neiman Lab). The first seminar will begin at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome, and we hope to see you there supporting our incredible students!
Our seminar this week will be led by Melissa Toups, PhD, an Assistant Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The seminar will begin at 3:30pm on October 10th in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101).
All are welcome to attend, and we hope to see you there!
All are welcome to attend, and we hope to see you there!
October 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Our seminar this week will be led by Melissa Toups, PhD, an Assistant Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The seminar will begin at 3:30pm on October 10th in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101).
All are welcome to attend, and we hope to see you there!
All are welcome to attend, and we hope to see you there!
On Monday, October 6th, our two iBio Graduate Student Seminar speakers will be Kieran Coffey (Green Lab) and Chase Lathrum (Summers Lab). The first seminar will begin at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome, and we hope to see you there supporting our incredible graduate students!
October 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
On Monday, October 6th, our two iBio Graduate Student Seminar speakers will be Kieran Coffey (Green Lab) and Chase Lathrum (Summers Lab). The first seminar will begin at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome, and we hope to see you there supporting our incredible graduate students!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Homecoming 2025 celebration on September 26th! We had a fantastic time interacting with everyone who attended, and we look forward to hosting more events for alumni and friends in the future! 🖤💛
October 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Homecoming 2025 celebration on September 26th! We had a fantastic time interacting with everyone who attended, and we look forward to hosting more events for alumni and friends in the future! 🖤💛
Our seminar this week has been cancelled.
October 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Our seminar this week has been cancelled.
On Monday, September 29, our two iBio Graduate Student Seminar speakers will be Guerin Brown (Forbes Lab) and Zhenshen Zhang (Green Lab). The first seminar will begin at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome, and we hope to see you there supporting our incredible graduate students!
September 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
On Monday, September 29, our two iBio Graduate Student Seminar speakers will be Guerin Brown (Forbes Lab) and Zhenshen Zhang (Green Lab). The first seminar will begin at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome, and we hope to see you there supporting our incredible graduate students!
Capture Your Research! is a competition where students, faculty, and staff can submit one image that captures the essence of their research. All submissions are due by October 13th.
To learn more, visit: www.lib.uiowa.edu/eng/events/c...
To learn more, visit: www.lib.uiowa.edu/eng/events/c...
September 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Capture Your Research! is a competition where students, faculty, and staff can submit one image that captures the essence of their research. All submissions are due by October 13th.
To learn more, visit: www.lib.uiowa.edu/eng/events/c...
To learn more, visit: www.lib.uiowa.edu/eng/events/c...
Congratulations to Associate Professor & CCI Director Michael Dailey, PhD, on his publication in Toxicological Sciences! Dr. Dailey collaborated with researchers from the University of Iowa, University of Missouri, & Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Read here: academic.oup.com/toxsci/artic...
Read here: academic.oup.com/toxsci/artic...
September 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Congratulations to Associate Professor & CCI Director Michael Dailey, PhD, on his publication in Toxicological Sciences! Dr. Dailey collaborated with researchers from the University of Iowa, University of Missouri, & Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Read here: academic.oup.com/toxsci/artic...
Read here: academic.oup.com/toxsci/artic...
On Monday, September 22, our two iBio Graduate Student Seminar speakers will be Thea Tian (Smolikove Lab) & MaKella Steffensen (Forbes Lab). The first seminar will begin at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome, & we hope to see you there supporting our incredible graduate students!
September 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
On Monday, September 22, our two iBio Graduate Student Seminar speakers will be Thea Tian (Smolikove Lab) & MaKella Steffensen (Forbes Lab). The first seminar will begin at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (BBE101). All are welcome, & we hope to see you there supporting our incredible graduate students!
Meet the members of the Eberl Lab! 👂🔬 Professor Dan Eberl is the principal investigator of this lab, which is interested in the molecular and cellular mechanisms of how organisms detect sound, and how they use the information from sounds to direct their behavior.
eberl.lab.uiowa.edu
eberl.lab.uiowa.edu
September 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Meet the members of the Eberl Lab! 👂🔬 Professor Dan Eberl is the principal investigator of this lab, which is interested in the molecular and cellular mechanisms of how organisms detect sound, and how they use the information from sounds to direct their behavior.
eberl.lab.uiowa.edu
eberl.lab.uiowa.edu