Animal and public health is seriously threatened by viral, bacterial, and parasitic infectious diseases. These diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming at least 17 million human lives, and indeterminable numbers of animals each year.
With a focus on cutting edge techniques and both basic and translational science, the department is working to address all aspects of infectious diseases. Our strengths lie in immunology, vaccinology, drug discovery, and investigation of host-pathogen interactions, and our graduate programs are highly sought after.
Additionally, our research program is tackling the world’s greatest challenges, such as searching for ways to stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
From teaching to research to service, our faculty are highly collaborative—working with other UGA departments and universities on high-level research—and dedicated to providing expertise in disease diagnosis as part of our veterinary diagnostic labs in Athens and Tifton.
For those interested in a research-driven career in academia or industry, we offer a PhD in Infectious Diseases. We also offer master’s degree programs and participate in the College’s DVM-PhD dual degree program.
January
no seminars
February
6th
Tracey J. Lamb
13th
Greg Phillips
20th
Louise Moncla
27th
Nichola Hill
March
6th
Spring Break-no seminar
13th
Lyric C. Bartholomay
20th
Adrian Muwonge
University of Edinburgh in Scotland
27th
Silvia Moreno
April
3rd
Florian Krammer
10th
Alan Nyitray
17th
Courtney Murdock
24th
Michael Bachman
May
1st
Rozenberg Lab
