With winter comes a trio of respiratory illnesses, sometimes referred to as a “triple-demic”: influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Learn how to avoid viruses during the cold, dry weather.
Listeria infections are rare, but serious. It is the third leading cause of death from a foodborne illness in the United States. Frederick Southwick, M.D., a UF EPI member, explains why the bacteria is so dangerous.
On Nov. 8, Marco Salemi, Ph.D., will leave his role as associate director of research initiatives to serve as interim director of the University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute.
Glenn Morris, Jr., steps down from his role as director of the University of Florida’s Emerging Pathogens Institute, a globally recognized powerhouse for infectious disease research.
Oropouche virus, a pathogen endemic to the Amazon region, has recently shown unusual activity with spread to new areas. UF EPI expert Dr. Maureen Long answers common questions about the virus.
UF EPI researcher has published the first study on the role of breastmilk bile acids, showing how they affect newborn gut health and the severity of norovirus infections.
A growing body of evidence shows that maternal trauma can impact a child’s health. UF EPI member Connie Mulligan studies how violence and stress in mothers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) affect their newborn’s health.
The UF Emerging Pathogens Institute has assembled a multidisciplinary working group to research a swiftly spreading bird flu strain and help prepare Florida’s response to potential outbreaks.
Daniel Swale works at the intersection of physiology and toxicology. Combining these two to create physiotoxicology, Swale's research both develops insecticides and enhances honeybees' immune systems.
Recent outbreaks of H5N1 in U.S. dairy cattle have led to close monitoring of the virus. UF EPI expert Benjamin Anderson, Ph.D., explains the basics of bird flu and why H5N1 is a concern.
