Infectious Diseases Research

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The UCLA Division of Infectious Diseases is a global leader in research and education on HIV/AIDS, virology, bacteriology, fungal diseases, antimicrobial resistance and health services research.

Trailblazers in Infectious Disease Research

Laboratories and programs in the UCLA Division of Infectious Diseases break new ground through basic, translational and clinical research, as well as implementation science across a broad array of topics in infectious disease.

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Program Areas

Programs in the UCLA Division of Infectious Diseases focus on innate and learned immunity; viral pathogenesis; HIV and HBV cure strategies, vaccine development, epidemic and outbreak preparedness; HIV and STI treatment, prevention and co-morbidities; tuberculosis and non-turberculosis mycobacteria (NTM); microbiome; antimicrobial resistance and others.

Training Opportunities

Mentorship, training programs and education in the UCLA Division of Infectious Diseases equips the next generation of disease detectives with the tools they need to move the field forward.

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Research News

Keep up with the latest news from the UCLA Division of Infectious Diseases.