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Jean Nachega inducted into the Congolese Academy of Sciences
Jean B. Nachega, MD, PhD, MPH, tenured associate professor of infectious diseases and microbiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, has been formally inducted into the Académie Congolaise des Sciences (ACCOS), the Congolese Academy of Sciences.
Outbreak detection system saves lives
Alexander Sundermann, DrPH, assistant professor of infectious diseases and microbiology, discusses the development of an advanced outbreak detection system that leverages whole genome sequencing and machine learning to identify hospital-acquired infections more quickly and accurately. During a two year trial at UPMC, the system prevented numerous infections and deaths, while also significantly reducing healthcare costs. The findings suggest that broader implementation of this technology could greatly enhance patient safety and infection control in healthcare settings.
HIV education and training program funding renewed
The Mid-Atlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) received renewed U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration funding of more than $3.2 million for the second year of a five-year project period ending in 2029. Total funding for the project is nearly $18 million.