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.

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Anatomy and Cell Biology Seminars

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ACB Seminar Series - Dakota Jones

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building

Dr. Dakota Jones, an Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology will present a seminar titled "Cytoskeletal-Nuclear Coupling Regulates Tissue Regeneration."

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Biology Seminar: "Defining Cell Type and Cell State: What did we learn from the Soybean Single-Cell Transcriptome Atlas?" promotional image

Biology Seminar: "Defining Cell Type and Cell State: What did we learn from the Soybean Single-Cell Transcriptome Atlas?"

Friday, November 14, 2025 3:30pm
Biology Building East
The Department of Biology’s seminar speaker on Friday, Nov. 14, at 3:30 p.m. is Marc Libault, a Professor in the Division of Plant Science and Technology at the University of Missouri. His seminar will be held in Kollros Auditorium (Room 101), Biology Building East (BBE). Chi-Lien Cheng is the faculty host. A reception with refreshments will be held in the BBE Lobby following the seminar.
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College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Leslie Benet, PhD

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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: 

Leslie Benet, PhD
Professor
Department of Bioengineering & Therapeutic Sciences
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California

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

Seminar Title: "Simplifying the Application and Teaching of Clinical Pharmacokinetics"

College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Robin Bogner, PhD

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 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: 

Robin Bogner, PhD
Director, Kildsig Center for Pharmaceutical Processing Research (CPPR)
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut

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