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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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.

News

Rachael Rush receives Postdoctoral Leadership Award

The University of Pittsburgh Postdoctoral Association (UPPDA) has honored Rachael Rush, PhD, with the Postdoctoral Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding service and leadership within the postdoctoral community.

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19 people were honored at Pitt’s Postdoctoral Research Symposium

Jacob Whitman, a postdoctoral associate in health policy and management, was recognized for one of the Best Poster Presentations and Rachael Rush, a postdoctoral associate in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, received the Postdoctoral Leadership Award.

Celebrating growth and gratitude: Advancing infection prevention through education and partnership

On April 17, a reception was convened to express congratulations to our students and appreciation to our faculty and staff who devote their time and expertise in training the next generation of infection preventionists.

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