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.

Academics

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.

Highlights

Meet Our Faculty

Meet the faculty who will teach and mentor you, and learn about the innovative research projects they're directing.

News

CDC report: Tick-borne illness babesiosis on rise in Northeast

Assistant professor Danielle Tufts said more attention needs to be paid to testing for babesiosis when people seek treatment for a tick bite.

Public Health Career Spotlight

Alumnus finds passion in detecting, preventing infection outbreaks

How the pandemic inspired this Pitt student to pursue a career in public health

MPH student, Larisa Garza Chapa, discusses what led her to pursue a degree in public health.

Events

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