Fighting to end Infectious Disease

The University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute, founded in 2006, is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research on the emergence and control of human, animal and plant pathogens that impact Florida, the nation and the globe.

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Over 5,000 Publications

EPI faculty have published more than 5,000 scientific papers since 2011 in journals, such as Science, Nature and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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13 colleges The EPI draws expertise from 13 distinct colleges and 7 unique units across the University of Florida campus, creating an multidisciplinary network.

300+ members The EPI community includes over 300 faculty members from a wide range of disciplines, each contributing their own specialized knowledge and research.

51+ countries The EPI’s emerging pathogens research spans 51 countries across six different continents, fostering global collaboration and impact.

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  1. Apr 17

    1. EPI Research Day 2025

      Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA

      9:00am to 4:00pm

  2. Apr 24

  3. Jun 19

  4. Dec 25