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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.

Why Study IDM?

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Degree Programs
Our graduate programs encourage students to engage in cross-disciplinary research of multiple aspects of infectious diseases.
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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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Financial Aid & Scholarships
There are various funding opportunities available at the department, school, and University level.
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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. 

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faculty teaching and We're Hiring

News

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School of Public Health staff honored at annual award and recognition celebration

Members of Pitt Public Health’s staff were honored at the 2026 Staff Awards & Recognition Ceremony on Aug. 11. Staff milestones recognizing five to 40 years of service were also celebrated.

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A summer of public health

Through the Pittsburgh Summer Institute, a long-standing partnership between the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health and the Allegheny County Health Department, students work alongside experienced mentors on projects that address community health challenges while exploring careers in governmental public health.

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Pitt researcher to speak at Lyme disease meeting

Danielle Tufts, assistant professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, will discuss the prevalence and risk of Lyme disease at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Citizens Library in Washington, Pa.

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