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.
News
Suresh Kuchipudi named endowed chair in One Health
Suresh Kuchipudi, PhD, MVSc, MBA, professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, has been named the endowed chair in One Health, an approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, plant and environmental health.
Public health is everywhere — so why not stop and talk about it?
That’s the idea behind a new monthly webinar series launching Oct. 13 from the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health. Hosted by Dean Maureen Lichtveld, MD, MPH, the series will bring the public into conversations about public health, the work of Pitt Public Health and the issues shaping the field. Each webinar will feature researchers, practitioners and community partners working to address some of today’s biggest public health challenges.
Pitt Public Health researchers outline practical One Health model to predict and prevent infectious disease threats
In a new editorial, Suresh Kuchipudi, PhD, MVSc, MBA, professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology at Pitt Public Health, and co-authors from across Pennsylvania outline a practical One Health model designed to help regions identify emerging threats earlier and coordinate action across human, animal and environmental health.