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Tag: Division of Infectious Diseases

Mitreva receives award for parasite research

August 12, 2026August 13, 2026
Makedonka Mitreva holding the Ward Medal

The American Society of Parasitologists’ Ward Medal honors an outstanding researcher with demonstrated leadership.

Researchers find a common weakness in major gut pathogens (Links to an external site)

June 17, 2026June 26, 2026
An electron microscopy image of enterotoxigenic E. coli

The discovery could lead to a single vaccine against E. coli, Shigella and other causes of severe diarrhea.

Genetically modified hookworms produce and deliver therapeutics (Links to an external site)

June 3, 2026June 25, 2026
An image of a hookworm

Bioengineered parasites could serve as long-term drug factories for hosts.

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