Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases

Infectious diseases are one of the main contributors to global mortality and morbidity. The Division of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases (EMD) has a tradition of both research and teaching courses designed to understand the distribution, transmission, pathogenesis, and ultimately the control of pathogens.  A unique feature of EMD is the strong laboratory component within an epidemiology division. Areas of excellence include HIV/AIDS, vector biology, parasitology, molecular epidemiology, immunology, and the modeling of infectious diseases.

EMD Students Share Their Research Experience

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Robert Heimer, PI, received a renewal of the Fogarty International Center AIDS International Training and Research Program grant. This grant provides funding for years 11-15 for Training and Research in HIV Prevention in Russia.

Dengue Fever as a Children’s Game

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12/15/2011: Dengue fever is no laughing matter. But several Yale students and others are hoping that the potentially lethal tropical disease makes for an entertaining children’s game. >>>

Film Project Garners Global Health Award for Recent Graduate

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11/04/2011: When it comes to completing a master’s thesis, few public health students turn to the medium of film. >>>

Former Yale Researcher Calls for Renewed Effort Against Neglected Tropical Diseases

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10/03/2011: Neglected tropical diseases exact a staggering toll on the world’s poorest people, taking years off their lives and for those who survive, leading to decreased productivity, stunted physical growth, stigmatization and even reduced mental ability. >>>