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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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Degree Programs
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

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MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center Refunded

Congratulations to the MAAETC for renewed funding for United States Public Health Service Region 3 (Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, DC, Virgi

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The polio shot heard round the world

Professor of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Peter Salk recalls his father’s great medical achievement.

Get Ready with APHA - H5N1 Bird Flu

Bird flu, also known as "avian influenza," is a virus that usually makes birds sick. However, the H5N1 bird flu can affect other animals as well as people. Through their Get Ready initiative, APHA offers helpful fact sheets and infographics on H5N1 and many other public health threats. 

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