Department of Infectious Diseases

The goal of the Department of Infectious Diseases at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to study devastating diseases of childhood through a comprehensive approach including basic science research, translational trials, and bedside care. 

Among the top infectious causes of death worldwide are respiratory diseases and HIV/AIDS. The Department of Infectious Diseases seeks to focus on the pathogenesis of these infections with a breadth of commitment that extends from the research bench to the bedside. Investigations take place at progressive levels: manipulation of genes is expected to lead to phenotypes in cell culture systems that can be modeled in animal studies. Therapeutic candidates in the form of antimicrobials, vaccines, or adjunctive therapies are further pursued in clinical trials in children.

Octavio Ramilo, MD
Chair, Infectious Diseases

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Aditya Gaur, MD
Director, Clinical Research Infectious Diseases
Director, Translational Trials Unit 

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Gabriela M. Maron Alfaro, MD, MSc
Director, Transplant ID Division

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Steven M. Varga, PhD
Dean, St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

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Joshua Wolf, PhD, MBBS
Director, ID Heme/Onc Division

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