A History of Excellence

Established as the Anatomy Department in 1868, when The University of Iowa College of Medicine was first approved by the trustees, the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology has experienced extensive growth over its history. Originally, it had one lecture hall that could accommodate 100 students, plus one room dedicated to microscopic anatomy and another to dissection. Since that time the department has expanded and moved several times. In 1997, it was given its current name, which better reflects its mission and research.

Who We Are

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Deeded Body Program

Anatomy and Cell Biology Seminars

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ACB Seminar Series - Dr. Kristen Kwan

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building

Dr. Kristen Kwan, Professor of Human Genetics & Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences from the University of Utah will present a seminar titled "Cellular and Molecular Dynamics Shaping the Vertebrate Eye."

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Tate Neff Thesis Defense

Thursday, April 16, 2026 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Bowen Science Building

Tate Neff, a Cell and Developmental Biology Graduate Student from Ling Yang's lab will defend his thesis titled "The Impact of a Pancreatic Micropeptide in Insulin Homeostasis Under Obese and Diabetic Conditions."

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ACB Seminar Series - Dr. Allyson O'Donnell

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building

Dr. Allyson O'Donnell, an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences from the University of Pittsburg, will present a seminar titled "In the Right Place, at the Right Time: Mechanisms of Selective Protein Targeting and Trafficking."