Infectious Diseases News and Events
Bernard Macatangay, MD, appointed as new Chief of Infectious Diseases
A highly innovative physician-scientist, Dr. Macatangay’s research focuses on the role of immune regulatory mechanisms and pathways in chronic HIV-associated inflammation.
Congratulations Robbie B. Mailliard, PhD!
Robbie B. Mailliard, PhD, has been awarded tenure at the rank of Associate Professor of Medicine effective April 1, 2024. This is a well-deserved honor and a great accomplishment for Robbie. The conferral of tenure provides confidence that Robbie will continue to make...
How bacteriophage therapy could be used to treat drug-resistant bacteria
A new article by Dr. Daria Van Tyne highlights the potential utility of phage therapy to treat antibiotic-resistant enterococcal infections.
ASCI honors Drs. Babak Razani, Aravind Cherukuri, and Yijia Li
Dr. Babak Razani elected as a new ASCI member while Dr. Aravind Cherukuri and Dr. Yijia Li named Early-Career Awardees by the ASCI for their dedication to advancing biomedical research as physician scientists.
Season Two: “Microbe Matters” – Pitt ID Podcast Episode 4 Now Live!
Season 2, Episode 4 of our podcast, "Microbe Matters," is now live! Join us as we navigate “HIV Persists: What can we do about it?” This week, we explore the current state of HIV research with John Mellors, MD, Chief of the ID Division, and, Bernard (“Beej”)...
Ghady Haidar, MD, and Daria Van Tyne, PhD – Receive Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Award
Ghady Haidar, MD, and Daria Van Tyne, PhD, have been awarded funding in the amount of $331,002 for a two-year project by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, entitled, “Pilot study of Achromobacter bacteriophage cocktail for chronic Achromobacter respiratory tract...
Elise M. Martin, MD, MS, and Graham M. Snyder, MD, MS – Receive AHRQ Award
Elise M. Martin, MD, MS, and Graham M. Snyder, MD, MS, have been awarded funding in the amount of $358,252 for a three-year R01 grant by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) through The Miriam Hospital, entitled, “The INFECTADO study: INFECTions...
Season Two: “Microbe Matters” – Pitt ID Podcast Now Live!
Season 2 of our podcast, "Microbe Matters," returns with an all-new season of bugs, drugs, and more! The show is a bite-sized conversation where faculty, staff, and others are interviewed about current topics in infectious diseases research and clinical practice. This...
Nupur Gupta, DO, MPH – Receives HRSA Research Award
Nupur Gupta, DO, MPH, has been awarded funding in the amount of $450,000 for a three-year grant award by the JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) via the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),...
Trent Bauer joins the Division of Infectious Diseases
Trent Bauer has joined the Infectious Diseases Division as of Monday, September 25, 2023. Trent will serve as the Executive Operations Coordinator for the Division. Trent earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 2018 from Shippensburg...
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