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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.
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Academics
Our graduate programs encourage students to engage in cross-disciplinary research of multiple aspects of infectious diseases.
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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.

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News

Alumnus finds passion in detecting, preventing infection outbreaks

Public Health Career Spotlight

Alumnus finds passion in detecting, preventing infection outbreaks

Luisa Garza Chapa

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. 

Jean Nachega

Disparities in COVID-19 vaccine equity persist, though the situation has improved

Healio -  Jean Nachega explains that these data show that vaccine ac

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