About the Department
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.
Faculty
- Elisabeth E. Adderson, MD
- Patricia M. Flynn, MD
- Aditya H. Gaur, MD
- Amanda Green, MD
- Hana Hakim, MD
- Diego R. Hijano, MD, MSc
- Katherine M. Knapp, MD
- Ellie Margolis, MD, PhD
- Gabriela M. Maron Alfaro, MD, MSc
- Asunción Mejías, MD, PhD, MsCS
- Nehali D. Patel, MD
- Octavio Ramilo, MD
- Robert G. Webster, PhD
- Steven M. Varga, PhD
- Joshua Wolf, PhD, MBBS
Leadership
Octavio Ramilo, MD
Chair, Infectious Diseases
Aditya Gaur, MD
Director, Clinical Research Infectious Diseases
Director, Translational Trials Unit
Gabriela M. Maron Alfaro, MD, MSc
Director, Transplant ID Division
Steven M. Varga, PhD
Dean, St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Joshua Wolf, PhD, MBBS
Director, ID Heme/Onc Division
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St. Jude investigators have the freedom to focus on making big discoveries, backed by extraordinary resources and support teams. We are always looking for highly motivated scientists and engineers with passion and talent to join us!
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Department of Infectious Diseases
MS320
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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