Infectious Disease Research

The skin, the immune system, the mucous membranes, and other structures and functions of our bodies work together to fend off infectious diseases.

Sometimes, the pathogens that cause disease can enter our bodies despite our natural protection mechanisms.

The infectious disease researchers in the Department of Pathology study the ways in which pathogens enter our tissues and make us ill. We study bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and other pathogens to learn how they affect our health.

Our Experts in Infectious Disease Research

• Ivona Pandrea, MD: Dr. Pandrea's research is aimed at understanding the mechanisms of disease progression in HIV-infected humans by studying the African nonhuman primate model of simian immunodeficiency virus infection. Learn more about Dr. Pandrea’s research and publications.
  
  
• Parmjeet Randhawa, MD: Dr. Randhawa's team examines the mechanisms of human polyoma virus infection on transplanted kidneys. Learn more about Dr. Randhawa’s research and publications.
  
  
• Charles Rinaldo, PhD: Dr. Rinaldo and his investigative group examine how the immune system of the body reacts to infections from viruses like HIV and hepatitis C. Learn more about Dr. Rinaldo’s research and publications. 

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