Emerging Pathogens Institute

Emerging Pathogens Institute

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The Emerging Pathogens Institute provides a world-class research environment to facilitate interdisciplinary studies of emergence and control of human, animal and plant pathogens of concern to Florida, the nation and the world. In 2006, University of Florida faculty and researchers came together after recognizing a need for a facility that could drive pathogen-related research in Florida. Today, t

Photos from Emerging Pathogens Institute's post 05/15/2026

Congratulations to Pamela S. Salvador Dutra, Ph.D., for winning first place in the postdoctoral poster competition at EPI Research Day 2026! 👏

She accepted the award on behalf of the Dewdney Lab for their dedicated work on fungal infections in the citrus industry.

Check out our website to learn more about her research: https://go.ufl.edu/jzytt7u

Photos from Emerging Pathogens Institute's post 05/13/2026

Congratulations to Nimra Khalid, D.V.M., for winning first place in the graduate poster competition at EPI Research Day 2026! 👏

Her collaborative study explored how a common and safe pesticide targets the energy-generating mechanism of bacterial cells. This research demonstrates that the pesticide could serve as a safe alternative to antibiotics.

Check out our website to learn more about her research: https://go.ufl.edu/3txuk2h

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