Infectious Diseases and Microbiology | School of Public Health

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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.

Why Study IDM?

Degree Programs

Our graduate programs encourage students to engage in cross-disciplinary research of multiple aspects of infectious diseases.

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.

Highlights

Meet Our Faculty

Meet the faculty who will teach and mentor you, and learn about the innovative research projects they're directing.

Highlights

Hiring Faculty!

We are recruiting a full-time non-tenure stream faculty member at the rank of research assistant professor with postdoctoral training in areas related to infectious diseases and microbiology.

News

Pitt Public Health honors alumni at awards ceremony

The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Alumni Awards, honoring graduates whose achievements exemplify the school’s mission to advance health and well-being locally and globally.

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Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Hosts 2025 Research Day

Our Region's Business - Pitt School of Public Health

Peter Salk, Pitt Public Health adjunct professor of infectious diseases and microbiology, reflects on the discovery of the polio vaccine with WPXI-TV's Bill Flanagan on "Our Region's Business."

Events

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