Events showcasing research, fostering community and furthering education
From seminars to research fairs to symposiums, the EPI hosts events that help develop research, further education and maximize outreach capabilities. Signing up for an event means entering the world of new and re-emerging pathogens.
EPI Research Day
Events
EPI Research Day
Since 2009, the EPI has hosted its annual research day. As the institute’s biggest event of the year, EPI Research Day hosts keynote talks from renowned speakers, a large poster session, exhibit booths, networking, engaging event activities and more. It’s an outstanding opportunity for investigators in infectious diseases to showcase their work and meet others with similar interests!

EPI Events
EPI Seminars
EPI Seminar Series
The EPI seminar series boasts a robust schedule each year, with exciting speakers who lead programs aligned with the EPI mission. During each seminar, enjoy lunch on us, and use the event as an opportunity to learn and engage in light networking.

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
Jeff Gruntmeir wins the 2025 early-stage…
University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute assistant scientist Jeff Gruntmeir, Ph.D., won first place in the early-stage investigator poster…

Sebastian Botero-Cañola wins the 2025…
Sebastian Botero-Cañola, Ph.D., a postdoctoral associate at the UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, won first place in the postdoctoral…

Marta Reguera Gómez wins the 2025 postdoctoral…
Marta Reguera Gómez, Ph.D., a postdoctoral associate at the UF College of Dentistry, won first place in the postdoctoral poster competition at EPI…

Past Research Day Book of Abstracts
Research Day 2025
2025 Abstracts
Peruse our latest book of abstracts for the latest infectious disease research.

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

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