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

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

Friday, January 23, 2026 3:30pm
Virtual
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 via Zoom.
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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.

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Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, Daniel Minor, PhD

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building

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