Infectious Disease Research
Major research programs in the Division of Infectious Diseases & HIV Medicine focus on basic and translational research in antimicrobial resistance, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. The research involves biochemistry, immunology, microbiology and human genetics in the context of epidemiological and observational studies as well as clinical trials in these three focus areas. The Division has long-standing international research activities in TB and HIV/AIDS with Uganda. In addition to their individual research programs, infectious diseases faculty are involved with or lead major infectious diseases programs including:
- AIDS Clinical Trials Unit (ACTU)
- Center for Antimicrobial Resistance and Epidemiology Studies (Case VA CARES)
- Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC)
- Tuberculosis Research Unit at Case Western Reserve University (TBRU)
- Uganda-CWRU Research Collaboration (UCRC)
In addition, while not based in the department, the following centers have Infectious Diseases faculty leadership and participation:
- Center for AIDS Research (CFAR)
- Center for Global Health and Diseases
- Infectious Diseases Clinical Trial’s Unit (IDCTU)
- Visual Sciences Research Center (VSRC)
Offering Access to Infectious Disease Clinical Trials
mRNA vaccine against Influenza
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Modified RNA Vaccine Against Influenza
CORVETS Study
Immunologic Study of Response to Influenza and COVID-19 Virus Infection and Vaccination