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

PhD Dissertation Seminar: "Novel roles for Heat Shock Factor 1 (HSF1) in gene expression in C. elegans" promotional image

PhD Dissertation Seminar: "Novel roles for Heat Shock Factor 1 (HSF1) in gene expression in C. elegans"

Thursday, February 12, 2026 11:30am
Biology Building East
Sehee Min, a PhD candidate in the Integrated Biology (iBio) Graduate Program, will be defending her dissertation on Thursday, February 12, at 11:30am in Room 401, Biology Building East (BBE).
Biology Seminar: "Oxidative stress, lipid damage, and mitochondrial dysfunction may potentiate epilepsy and autism" promotional image

Biology Seminar: "Oxidative stress, lipid damage, and mitochondrial dysfunction may potentiate epilepsy and autism"

Friday, February 13, 2026 3:30pm
Biology Building East
The Department of Biology’s seminar speaker on Friday, February 13, is from our own department, John Manak. His seminar will be held at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (Room 101), Biology Building East (BBE).
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ACB Seminar Series - Raji Shyam

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building

Dr. Raji Shyam, an Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology will present a seminar titled "Elucidating the Cross-talk Between Descemet's Membrane and Corneal Endothelium​."

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