Department of Infectious Diseases, UGA

This year we celebrate 20 years of IDIS! In April 2004, the Dept. of Medical Microbiology & Parasitology officially became the Dept. of Infectious Diseases, home to groundbreaking research and a community improving public & animal health. Here’s to many more! #UGAVetMed #UGAIDIS

Meet this year’s speakers for the Lunch & Learn at the IDIS Research Symposium on August 1! 📅 Don’t forget to RSVP by July 25 using the QR code or the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see you there! #UGAVetMed #UGAIDIS #IDISSymposium2025 #LunchAndLearn

Join us for Lunch & Learn at the IDIS Science Symposium on August 1! 🍽️ Fuel up and hear from experts in the field! Scan the QR or use the link in our bio to RSVP by July 15 – don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and eat! #UGAVetMed #UGAIDIS #IDISSymposium2025

Undergraduate students, looking for a last-minute class to add to your fall schedule? Sign up for our new Special Topics in Vector Ecology and Infectious Diseases class, taught by Dr. Dan Peach. Register today in Athena! #UGAVetMed #UGAIDIS

Grad Students, ready to showcase your research? Apply to present at the 2025 IDIS Research Symposium by July 15! Showcase your work and connect with faculty, peers, and others in the research community. Scan the QR code or visit the link in bio to apply! #UGAVetMed #UGAIDIS

Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Peach, assistant professor and a joint faculty member at the @UGASREL on receiving a Sarah H. Moss Fellowship! 👏 This award supports @universityofga faculty in advancing their research through travel and collaboration across the U.S. and abroad.

Happy Fourth of July from the Department of Infectious Diseases! 🎆 #FourthofJuly #UGAVetMed #UGAIDIS #UGA

Mark your calendars! Join us Monday, July 7 for a special seminar with Dr. James Collins from @johnshopkinsbmb! We hope to see you there! ⏰ 11:00 A.M. 📍 Coverdell S175 #UGAVetMed #Seminar #UGAIDIS

Happy July 1st! IDIS GSA grad students come kick off the month at Bagel Hour! 🥯☕ Stop by from 9 A.M.–12:30 P.M. for delicious treats from Ideal Bagel and Sunroof Coffee. See you there! #BagelHour #UGAVetMed #UGAIDIS

I hope you are having a great summer! ☀️ Come out today for a doctoral defense from our own Denise Fahey, a PhD candidate from Dr. Wendy Watford's lab! We hope to see you there! ⏰ 10:00 A.M. 📍 Coverdell S175 #UGAVetMed #UGAIDIS #DoctoralDefense

Dr. Karen Norris, the lead author of this research and a professor of immunology and translational biomedicine at @ugavetmed, has developed a groundbreaking vaccine that protects against multiple fungal infections. Check out the article here: zurl.co/ryy8L #UGAVetMed

SURPRISE SEMINAR! Join us TODAY for a seminar with Dr. Leonor Sicalo Gianechini, proud aluma of the Department of Infectious Diseases, where she completed her Ph.D. in the Kaplan and Moorhead Labs! We hope to see you there! ⏰ 11:00 A.M. 📍 Coverdell S175

Hope everyone’s summer is off to a great start! Don’t miss the chance to hear from special guest Dr. Ryan Farr, a molecular biologist and bioinformatician from @CSIRO, on Monday, May 16. We hope to see you there! ⏰ 11:15 A.M. 📍 Coverdell S175 #UGAVetMed #UGAIDIS

Happy Friday! ✨ Join us next Thursday, June 12 for a special Chalk Talk and seminar with Dr. Natalia Cardillo, a DMV and PhD Veterinary Parasitologist & Higher Education Specialist. ⏰ 11:00 A.M. 📍 Coverdell S175 We hope to see you there! #UGAVetMed #Seminar #UGAIDIS

Happy Wednesday, and welcome back to our IDIS Book Series! Today’s recommendation comes from Department Head Dr. Fred Quinn, who chose "Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection" by John Green. #UGAVetMed #BookRecommendation

Congratulations to Yeongseo Son for winning the 2025 Sisodia-Patel Prize for Outstanding Undergraduate Research in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and being named a 2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholar! 🎉

We are proud to congratulate Audrey Sandoval for receiving the M. Terry and Elizabeth S. Coffey Graduate Fellowship! 🎉 As a graduate research assistant in our department, Audrey’s dedication and hard work continue to inspire. We’re so proud of this achievement! #UGAVetMed

Undergrads, we have a new Minor in Infectious Diseases! This program will provide students with an in-depth understanding of pathogen biology, host-pathogen interactions, and disease management. Students can apply at this link! zurl.co/Ud7lD

We’re kicking off our IDIS Faculty Bookshelf with Dr. Susan Sanchez! Dr. Sanchez enjoys reading across genres, but recommends a recent read, a beach-worthy mystery for its insights on South Africa, apartheid, and even its included recipes. #UGAIDIS

Join us Monday, May 12, for the 34th Annual Molecular Parasitology & Vector Biology Symposium, hosted by the Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases! 📅 May 12 | 9 AM - 5 PM 📍 Georgia Center for Continuing Education