Infectious Diseases Research
Currently, our researchers are studying the following pathogens:
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Pneumocystis carinii
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Respiratory viruses including Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
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Candida albicans
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Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) and 7
Research activities are heavily supported through a variety of extramural funding agencies including the National Institutes of Health, the Center for Disease Control, private foundations, and industry. Currently the division holds 14 grants totaling approximately $3.3 million in direct costs ($4.7 million including indirect costs).