Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis

The NYU Division of Infectious Disease is building on its strengths with an increased focus on research on molecular microbiology and molecular pathogenesis of infectious diseases. This focus includes the recruitment of new faculty and the affiliation of NYU faculty in the Department of Microbiology.

With the completion of the Joan and Joel Smilow Research Center, the Division of Infectious Diseases and Program in Microbial Pathogenesis of the Department of Microbiology will be located on adjacent floors, to enhance existing interactions. Current topics of Basic Research in Infectious Diseases include pathogenesis of tuberculosis, anthrax, Staphylococci, Helicobacter, HIV, hepatitis B, adenoviruses, Herpes simplex, and Yersinia.

Microbial Immunity & Immunology

The NYU School of Medicine has a long tradition of excellence in immunology, and this continues to grow. Current research by existing Division and Affiliated Faculty includes basic mechanisms of protective immunity, mechanisms of immune evasion, and novel mechanisms of vaccine development, and focuses on targets including HIV, tuberculosis, and influenza.

Parasitology

As a reflection of the strength of the Department of Medical and Molecular Parasitology, the NYU School of Medicine is the only medical school in the United States with an independent department of parasitology. Faculty in the Department who are Affiliated Faculty of the Division of Infectious Diseases focus their studies on malaria, amebiasis, leishmaniasis, trypanosomiasis, pneumocystis, mechanisms of protective immunity to specific parasites, and on development of vaccines for parasitic diseases.

Population Biology of Infectious Diseases

The NYU Division of Infectious Diseases is currently developing a novel program in Population Biology of Infectious Diseases, encompassing epidemiology, population genetics of hosts and pathogens, and large clinical trials and cohort studies. This program is currently in the process of recruiting new faculty.

AIDS Clinical Trials Unit

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