🩺 New on UPMC Health Beat! Dr. Karin Byers explains the differences between #TB and #NTM. Learn how TB spreads and why NTM may be a concern for those who have certain underlying conditions. Stay informed! #idpittstop share.upmc.com/2024/06/differ…

New publication out looking at rates of resistance to ceftazidime-avibactam and ceftolozane-tazobactam among patients treated for multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia or pneumonia ID Pitt Stop academic.oup.com/cid/advance-ar…

We had the incredible honor of hosting Christine Durand for our Fellow's Day! Dr. Durand delivered an inspiring and insightful presentation titled, "HIV to #HIV Transplantation: the journey from cutting edge to #clinical care." #FellowsDay #idpittstop

Congratulations to Dr. Cristian Apetrei on the competitive renewal of his NIDDK R01: "Assessing the Role of GI Tract Dysfunction to HIV/SIV Disease Progression" (MPI: I. Vasile Pandrea)! 🎉🎊🎉

#InfectiousDiseases fellowship applications are now open for ID Pitt Stop! 📄 Submit your application today: go.upmc.com/2852o3vQh 🏥 Watch a new video about the ID fellowship ⬇️ go.upmc.com/2853BRu1j

Dr. Veldkamp of ID Pitt Stop reminding us of important drug interactions to consider when taking care of patients on ART - even OTC meds!

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the ID Summer Picnic in the Park last week!  We had an amazing turnout from the ID Division! Our families, children and pets had a blast, too! It was an unforgettable gathering, and we look forward to seeing you at our next event! #idpittstop

Please join us in welcoming our newest Infectious Diseases fellows at UPMC: Nouf K. Almaghlouth, MD, MPH; Jack Leech, MD; Jake Smith, MD; Junaid Anwar, MD; Alice Chen, MD. We look forward to your incredible contributions to the ID Division! Welcome aboard! #idpittstop #fellowship

Dr. Ken Ho, an ID specialist at UPMC, shares info about Mpox. It causes an itchy, painful rash and spreads via skin contact, including sex. If you notice a rash, see your healthcare provider. Learn more and find the JYNNEOS vaccine locator: mpoxvaccine.cdc.gov #idpittstop

Congratulations, Madison! #idpittstop

Please welcome our newest ID Faculty member, Assistant Professor Spencer Schrank, DO! 🎉 As Associate Director of Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology for UPMC Presbyterian, he contributes to and leads efforts to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections. #idpittstop

We are pleased to announce that Daria Van Tyne, PhD, has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Medicine. Her research on microbial genomics, antibiotic resistance, and bacteriophage therapy significantly advances our mission. Congratulations, Daria! 🎉 #idpittstop

Fridays are for the Fellows! Please welcome Nouf K. Almaghlouth, MD, MPH, our newest TID Fellow! Originally from Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, Dr. Almaghlouth brings a passion for caring for immunocompromised patients. We’re excited to have her join us! #fellowfriday #idpittstop

Congratulations Madison Stellfox, MD, PhD, for being awarded funding in the amount of $855,445 for a five-year by the NIH/NIAID entitled, “Genetic and phenotypic adaptations of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium during recurrent bloodstream infection.” 🎉 #idpittstop

We are pleased to announce that Daria Van Tyne has been awarded a $70K grant from the Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute to optimize #bacteriophage therapy for Burkholderia spp. infections in patients with cystic fibrosis. Congratulations, Daria! #curecf #idpittstop

It’s #FellowFriday! And we’re excited to introduce Alice Chen, MD, one of our new ID Fellows! She’s passionate about Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs and loves hiking, cooking, and collecting houseplants. Welcome aboard, Dr. Chen! #infectiousdiseases #idpittstop

We are pleased to announce that Elise Martin has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Medicine, retroactively effective July 1, 2024. Congratulations, Dr. Martin, on this well-deserved promotion! 🎉 #InfectiousDiseases #Leadership #idpittstop

We are pleased to announce that Christiane Hadi, MD, MPH, MSc, has been promoted to the rank of Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, retroactively effective July 1, 2024. Congratulations, Dr. Hadi, on this well-deserved promotion! 🎉 #ID #Leadership #idpittstop

Bravo, Matthew Culyba (The Culyba Lab) and Alex Sundermann, DrPH! Congratulations to you both for this well-deserved honor. 🩺👨‍💻

It’s #FellowFriday! Please welcome Jack Leech, MD, as an ID-Critical Care Medicine (ID-CCM) fellow. A Pittsburgh native, Dr. Leech loves watching games at PNC Park and spending time with his wife Melanie and their golden doodle, Theo. #infectiousdiseases #idpittstop