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Deciphering D: A mysterious influenza strain infects livestock around the world
Influenza D virus, known in shorthand as IDV or flu D, has several of the worrisome features of influenza A: It occurs around the world, infects multiple species, and is fond of reassorting. “It is demonstrating all the hallmarks of an emerging pathogen for both animals and humans,” says Suresh Kuchipudi, chair of Pitt Public Health's Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology.
Shapiro administration invests $2.2 million in research to keep Pennsylvania agriculture growing and leading the nation
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced a $2.2 million investment in 17 research grants to help agriculture continue to grow throughout the Commonwealth to and keep pace with changing technology, climate, emerging diseases and marketplace demands. The funding includes nearly $70,000 to Pitt Public Health for its project, One Health Surveillance of Novel Cattle Flu Virus at the Animal-Human Interface.
Lasting Lessons: Taking life personally
Nancy W. Glynn is associate professor of epidemiology in the School of Public Health, director of its master’s degree programs and co-director of the Center for Aging and Population Health. “I’ve always known that showing up mattered,” says Nancy W. Glynn, associate professor of epidemiology at the School of Public Health, director of its master’s degree programs and co-director of the Center for Aging and Population Health. “Showing up, you have the opportunity to have these interactions with your colleagues, talk about someone, talk about life.”