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“Through the use of new technology and computational tools, we have gained insights into the complex systems dynamics of HIV, influenza and Dengue virus infection."
– Babafemi O. Taiwo, MBBS
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Faculty: Meet the Team
View individual profiles of our faculty members and learn about their research and clinical specialties.
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Medicine (Infectious Diseases)
Dr. Linda A. Teplin is the Director of the Health Disparities and Public Policy Program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She is the Primary Investigator for the Northwestern Project, the first large-scale longitudinal study of mental health needs and outcomes of delinquent youth after detention.
For nearly two decades, the Northwestern Project has tracked and re-interviewed nearly 2000 participants, first recruited when they entered the Cook County Temporary Juvenile Detention center when they were ages 10-18 years. The Northwestern Project assesses a broad range of...
Associate Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and Pathology
Opportunistic infections, Transplant infectious disease
Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)
HIV infection, Orthopedic-related Infections, Travel-related infections
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)
My research is focused on uncovering mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis in Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection and other clinically relevant bacterial diseases. We are using comparative bacterial genomics to identify new genes and other factors that contribute to worse outcomes in patients infected with these bacteria.
Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and Surgery (Organ Transplantation)
My primary clinical and research area focuses on infections in transplant recipients. My research is further focused on viral infections including norovirus, CMV and respiratory viral infections (influenza, adenovirus) in transplant recipients.
Research Assistant Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)
Host-Pathogen Interactions
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)
Global Health/International Health, Tropical Medicine, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infections, Viral Infections, Diabetic Foot Infections, Osteomyelitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Tuberculosis, Travel Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)
Antimicrobial Resistance, Antimicrobial Utilization, Healthcare Associated Infections
Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)
Study of HIV persistence aims to develop a functional cure. This includes discovery of approaches to modulate cell proteins such as APOBEC3s, and translation to proof-of-concept clinical trials.
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Tuesday Infectious Diseases Lecture-
September 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday Infectious Diseases Lecture-
September 25
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday Infectious Diseases Lecture-
October 2
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The department works toward an environment of inclusion and support through the Diversity and Cultural Affairs Council and through several dedicated events and initiatives.
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You can contact MaryPat Mauro for more information on supporting the Division of Infectious Diseases at 312-503-1090 or marypat.mauro@northwestern.edu.