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.
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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.
First cows, now cats. Is Bird Flu coming for humans next?
“What makes the current situation really different is the force and extent of infection,” says Professor and Chair of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Suresh Kuchipudi.
Consumption of raw milk is increasing among the self-proclaimed health conscious but is it safe?
"There are no known benefits of consuming raw milk and there are several significant health risks in doing so," says Suresh Kuchipudi, professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.
Pitt Public Health welcomes five new faculty members
The School of Public Health is pleased to welcome five new faculty members to four of our academic departments.
House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health
Just a few mutations could make this strain adept at spreading between people. And the more people who catch H5N1, the more likely it would adapt to be more efficient, said Professor and Chair of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Suresh Kuchipudi.
Pitt research finds antibody that could prevent bird flu
University of Pittsburgh, and National Institutes of Health researchers shared promising results on a groundbreaking antibody treatment they gave to monkeys. KDKA's Jessica Guay spoke with Simon Barratt-Boyes professor of infectious diseases and microbiology.
Antibody treatment prevents severe bird flu in monkeys
“This antibody is targeting a region that does not vary across different influenza viruses,” says Simon Barratt-Boyes, professor of infectious diseases and microbiology.
What will be the impact of Germany’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak?
As Suresh Kuchipudi professor and chair of infectious diseases & microbiology puts it: “The confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany after nearly 40 years highlights the ongoing threat posed by transboundary infectious diseases.