📢 New Episode Alert! 🎙️ This week on Microbe Matters, we honor the 40th Anniversary of the Pitt Men’s Study—a groundbreaking HIV research initiative that has transformed science, care, and lives over four decades. 🎧 Listen now wherever you tune in. #MicrobeMatters #IDPittStop

We’re pleased to share that Cristian Apetrei, MD has been honored with the prestigious Negruzzi Prize, a Romanian national honor of excellence recognizing exceptional contributions in the artistic, humanistic, and scientific fields. Bravo, Dr. Apetrei! #NegruzziPrize #IDPittStop

What’s behind the rising egg prices and empty shelves? The ongoing #avianflu outbreak is causing egg shortages and price hikes across the country. In an interview with TribLIVE, Lee Harrison sheds light on the situation. 📖 Read the full article: triblive.com/local/regional…

#Norovirus is making waves this season, and Dr. Graham Snyder is here to break it down. In his recent interviews, he explains what makes norovirus so contagious, how it spreads, and the best strategies for prevention. Read more👇 pghcitypaper.com/news/norovirus… post-gazette.com/news/health/20…

New on #MicrobeMatters! What do McDonald's, cook books, and molecular clocks have in common? 🤔They’ve all played a role in #HIVresearch! Dr. Cristian Apetrei shares how primates have reshaped our understanding of HIV. 🎧 Now streaming on all major podcast platforms! #idpittstop

We’re on BlueSky! 🌟 Follow us at @idpittstop.bsky.social for the latest in infectious diseases—cutting-edge research, faculty highlights, podcast updates, and more. Don’t miss out—join the conversation! #idpittstop

What were the most impactful ID papers of 2024? Members of MiGEL - Nathalie Chen , Nathan Rabbe, and Lee Harrison- joined a podcast panel to break down this year’s biggest research in antimicrobial resistance. Check out the full discussion: youtube.com/watch?v=gh0DRm…

Fungal infections are a growing global health crisis. In a recent interview w/Infection Control Today, Neil Clancy highlights the rising threat of antifungal resistance and the need for improved diagnostics, treatment strategies, and infection prevention efforts. infectioncontroltoday.com/view/fungal-in…

🎙️ Breaking Down Barriers in HIV Prevention! Season 3 of #MicrobeMatters concludes with a discussion featuring Dr. Urvi Parikh. This episode dives into how #PrEP is reshaping #HIV treatment & prevention strategies. 🎧 Tune in now wherever you listen to podcasts! #IDPittStop

We would like to congratulate Heather Lynn Donald, Ph.D and Tyler Tate, MD for their awards at the recent Department of Medicine Research Day.

ID Physician Recognized as 2025 Top Doctor

Ricardo D. Arbulu, MD recognized as 2025 Top Doctor!

We are pleased to announce that Will Garner, MD, will assume the role of Transplant Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program Director, effective July 1, 2025.

We are pleased to announce that Sarah E. Glenn, MPPM, has been awarded the Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM) degree through the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh.

We are pleased to announce that Ricardo D. Arbulu, MD, has been appointed as the new Chief of Infectious Diseases at UPMC Mercy.