Dengue severity linked to genetic ancestry’s influence on immune response
Priscila Castanha, PhD, assistant professor of infectious diseases and microbiology, and colleagues have linked the extreme variability in severity of the mosquito-borne viral disease dengue to the influence of genetic ancestry on inflammatory responses in the skin.
mRNA vaccine technology makes headway via Pitt, Penn State research
"This study demonstrated two key aspects," said Suresh Kuchipudi, senior author on the paper and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology, "that we can produce mRNA vaccines with much less mRNA required, that will significantly lower the cost of the vaccines."
Research funding makes understanding diseases like Avian Flu possible
Professor and chair of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Suresh Kuchipudi, focuses on avian flu and other animal-borne viruses and how they affect humans and animals.
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.
University of Pittsburgh and UNIC Health agreement to advance Public Health
The University of Pittsburgh's School of Public Health and UNIC Health have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding, establishing a framework for comprehensive academic collaboration and exchange.
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.
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.
Stronger Together
A transformative public health partnership for Allegheny County.
Small egg farms avoid shortages, keep prices stable
“This is a very devastating infection and the widest infection in poultry,” said Suresh Kuchipudi, professor chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.
It's time to worry about bird flu in cats
“We see continued reports of cats with bird flu infection from across the country, and it’s kept increasing in the past months,” said Suresh Kuchipudi, professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.
We're infectious disease experts. Here's how soon Bird Flu could cause a pandemic.
“This virus is now demonstrating some of those hallmarks of a potential public health threat,” said Suresh Kuchipudi, a professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.