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We are a dynamic and growing part of the University of Florida’s Health Science Center, the largest medical education center in the southeast. The Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine is home to a distinguished faculty, dedicated to excellence in patient care, research and education.

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Division News & Announcements

Awards

Dr. Beatty Recognized for Commitment to Patient…

Congratulations, Dr. Beatty!

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Dr. Manavalan is Recognized for HIV Research!

Dr. Preeti Manavalan’s HIV-related research HIV-related research in Tanzania was highlighted in the NIH Fogarty International Center…

Ajisha Alwin: 3-Minute Thesis Winner!

For those who are not familiar with this competition, the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a research communication competition developed by the…

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publications & conferences

2nd Year Fellow, Akankcha Alok, Wins ID Week…

2nd Year Infectious Diseases Fellow – Akankcha Alok – had two items accepted for this years’ ID Week:Poster: Clinical Profile, Microbiological…

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Norman Beatty Featured in Armadillo Article

Dr. Norman Beatty was featured in the article, “Armadillos likely behind Florida’s increasing leprosy cases, but doctors say don’t worry” by Joana…

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COM Students Take Over the Globe with Infectious…

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faculty/Staff announcements

Samantha Granja Joins IDGM as Manager of Health…

Our newest staff member of the IDGM, Samantha Granja, started with us 8.14.26! Welcome, Samantha!

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Dr. Jang Joins the IDGM Faculty!

Our newest member of the IDGM faculty, Dr. Jang, started with us 8.3.26. Dr. Jang earned his MD from Soonchunhyang University in Seoul, South…

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Dr. Beatty becomes an IDSA Fellow

CONGRATULATIONS, DR. BEATTY!

Certificate that says "IDSA has conferred Norman L. Beatty, MD, FIDSA the designation of Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America for having achieved professional excellence in infectious diseases and providing significant service to the field. It is signed by Ronald G. Nahass, MD, MHCM, FIDSA, IDSA President and Erin M. Bonura, MD, FIDSA, IDSA Secretary.

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Clinical Trials & Projects

Innoviva Clinical Trial

Dr. Iovine and research coordinators Tiffany Nguyen and Alex Taylor have just activated a clinical trial. Innoviva is a clinical trial to…

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Chagas Trial

From Estefania Perera: “The primary aim of the study is to investigate the ability of LXE408 to clear or reduce the level of parasites in the…

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Characteristics and Determinants of Post-COVID…

Our very own Dr. Vittor had her study “Characteristics and Determinants of Post-COVID Neurocognitive Dysfunction” funded by the VA Office of…

PRIOH-1 Clinical Trial

Dr. Wang’s participation in the PRIOH-1 clinical trial is wrapping up, and the sponsor has shared that the study drug has demonstrated…

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Exploring the Significance of Agroforestry Pilot…

Athena Chlapowski and Dr. Amy Vittor published an abstract on their pilot project in the Lancet: “Exploring the significance of agroforestry and…

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Gatorade is Celebrating 50 Years and It’s Impact…

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