Infectious Diseases and Microbiology | School of Public Health

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The Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology (IDM) is committed to training the next generation of scientists and public health professionals to enhance the control of infectious diseases in the human population.

Degree Programs

Our graduate programs encourage students to engage in cross-disciplinary research of multiple aspects of infectious diseases.

Research Centers

Get involved in our research centers, where you can join a research project or help translate findings into practice and policy.

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Meet Our Faculty

Meet the faculty who will teach and mentor you, and learn about the innovative research projects they're directing.

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Hiring Faculty!

We are recruiting a full-time non-tenure stream faculty member at the rank of research assistant professor with postdoctoral training in areas related to infectious diseases and microbiology.

News

A syringe is prepared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic.

The next generation of mRNA vaccines could be cheaper and more effective, Pitt research finds

Suresh Kuchipudi, chair of infectious diseases and microbiology, said the goal of his team’s research is to generate the science that can eventually be used to develop a product or inform other health applications.

Cats, Carriers and Consequences

It is only a matter of time before this virus starts circulating among people," notes Suresh Kuchipudi.

Big adventures for little visitors

Pitt Public Health’s Take Your Child to Work Day.

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