Research - Infectious Diseases

Research That Makes Lives Better

Members of the Division of Infectious Diseases conduct impactful, internationally recognized research in multiple realms of infectious diseases, epidemiology, global health, and health disparities research. Our specific strengths include basic and translational research in immunology, inflammatory response and invasive fungal infections, quality improvement, infection control, and community-partnered research to address health disparities in HIV and COVID-19. We are partners in international COVID-19 and vaccine trials networks funded by the NIH and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Our clinical trials unit leads multiple clinical trials of therapeutic agents for COVID-19, fungal disease, and vaccines. Our learners, including infectious diseases fellows, residents, and students, are an integral part of our efforts as we foster the next generation of infectious diseases researchers.

Our Research

Infectious Diseases

Our research conducted in infectious disease explores the spread of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses and seeks to find ways of preventing and minimizing the spread of disease.

TACKLE

Targeted Access to Community Knowledge, Linkage to treatment and Education for HIV/HCV in people of color (TACKLE HIV/HCV in people of color) is a multifaceted program to improve prevention, care, treatment and cure of HCV in people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in South Texas.

ECHO

UT Health San Antonio ECHO uses the ECHO® (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) model to partner with providers and healthcare workers in underserved, remote, and rural communities to increase their knowledge in a specific healthcare area so that they can provide necessary care to patients in their communities.

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Our Research

Infectious Diseases

TACKLE

ECHO

Faculty Research Interests

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