Events showcasing research, fostering community and furthering education
The Emerging Pathogens Institute hosts events that help develop research, education and outreach capabilities designed around preventing and containing new and re-emerging diseases.
EPI Research Day
Events
EPI Research Day
EPI has been hosting its annual research day since 2009. This is our biggest event of the year, containing two keynote talks from renowned speakers and a large poster session with 100+ abstracts. This event provides an outstanding opportunity for investigators in the field of infectious diseases to showcase their work and meet other investigators with similar interests.

EPI Events
EPI Seminars
EPI Seminar Series
The EPI seminar series hosts exciting guest speakers that lead programs aligned with the EPI mission. After each seminar, we host a networking social with refreshments.

EPI Symposium
Animal Behavior & Infectious Disease Symposium
Join us for expert talks, a building tour and a brief poster session. Register to secure your spot before the limited event reaches capacity.

EPI Symposium
Vibrio Symposium
The EPI gathered experts to lead discussions on the public health implications, environmental impact and response to Vibrio bacteria. Talks included special guests from Japan and Thailand.

EPI Symposium
Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy) Symposium
The EPI gathered experts to lead discussions on the public health implications and response to Hansen’s disease (leprosy).

Research Day News Archive
EPI Research Day: ‘Team science’ drives…
Global collaborations remain a recurring theme at EPI Research Day 2024, emphasizing their impact in driving breakthroughs in infectious diseases.

Jeff Gruntmeir wins the 2024 early-stage…
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine assistant scientist Jeff Gruntmeir, Ph.D., won first place in the early-stage investigator…

Sebastian Botero-Cañola wins the 2024…
Sebastian Botero-Cañola, a postdoctoral associate at the UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, won first place in the post-doctoral poster…

Past Research Day Book of Abstracts
Research Day 2024
2024 Abstracts

Research Day 2023
2023 Abstracts

Research Day 2022
2022 Abstracts

Research day 2021
2021 Abstracts

Research Day 2020
2020 Abstracts

Research Day 2019
2019 Abstracts

Research Day 2018
2018 Abstracts

Research Day 2017
2017 Abstracts

Research Day 2016
2016 Abstracts

Research day 2015
2015 Abstracts

Research Day 2014
2014 Abstracts

Research Day 2013
2013 Abstracts

Research Day 2012
2012 Abstracts

Research Day 2011
2011 Abstracts

Research Day 2010
2010 Abstracts

Research day 2009
2009 Abstracts

event Calendar
Institutional Calendar
Mark your calendar!
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Feb 27
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EPI Seminar Series – Spring 2025
Emerging Pathogens Institute, 2055 Mowry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Mar 06
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SHARC Seminar: HealthMPowerment Stigma…
Clinical and Translational Science Institute, 2004 Mowry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Mar 13
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EPI Seminar Series – Spring 2025
Emerging Pathogens Institute, 2055 Mowry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Mar 25
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Animal Behavioral Diseases Symposium
Emerging Pathogens Institute, 2055 Mowry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
8:00am to 3:00pm
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Mar 27
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EPI Seminar Series – Spring 2025
Emerging Pathogens Institute, 2055 Mowry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
11:00am to 12:00pm
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