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ID Week 2025

Our second-year fellows — Apeksha Kakkar, Chilsia Shafi, and Celin Rajan — along with several of our faculty members, attended ID Week in Atlanta to engage in meaningful discussions, present emerging research, and represent our division with excellence.

Ajisha Alwin Featured in Florida Physician Magazine!

We’re proud to share that Ajisha Alwin, a PhD student in the Wang Lab at the University of Florida College of Medicine, has been featured in the Sunshine Scholars section of the latest issue of Florida Physician Magazine! In the article, Ajisha reflects on her journey as a graduate student,…

Welcoming our New Faculty: Dr. Minu Abraham

Please join me in giving a warm welcome to our newest member of the IDGM faculty, Dr. Minu Abraham! We are thrilled to have Minu join us as a faculty member. She will be attending on the inpatient Infectious Diseases consultation service and in our outpatient clinic at the University…

2025 Faculty Promotion

Please join us in congratulating Drs. Norman Beatty, Vidhu Kariyawasam, and Alaina Ritter on their well-deserved promotion to Clinical Associate Professor, and Dr. Amy Vittor on achieving tenure and promotion to Associate Professor! These exceptional accomplishments reflect years of dedication, excellence, and impact across research, education, clinical service, and professional…

The Voices of Chagas: 2nd Annual World Chagas Disease Day Celebration

Join us on April 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM EST for a powerful evening of advocacy, education, and lived experience. Featuring Janeice Smith, Founder of The National Kissing Bug Alliance, and Dr. Norman Beatty of the University of Florida. Discover what happens when patients and providers unite to…

IDGM Annual Gathering

Had a fantastic time at the IDGM Annual Gathering! Great company, unforgettable moments, and inspiring conversations. Here’s to many more years of connection and growth!…

Congratulations Ajisha Alwin!

Join us in congratulating Ajisha Alwin on her well-deserved nomination for the prestigious Alec Courtelis and Outstanding Master’s and Professional International Student Awards! Her dedication and hard work continue to inspire us all. Wishing you the best of luck, Ajisha!…

ASTMH 2024 Conference

Dr. Norman Beatty and Dr. Amy Vittor attended the ASTMH 2024 Conference, where Dr. Beatty presented his groundbreaking work on a “One Health Team Science Approach to Confronting Autochthonous Chagas in the State of Florida.” In addition, Dr. Beatty showcased a poster on the…