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Emerging Pathogens Institute (UF EPI)
Добавлен 29 окт 2014
The Emerging Pathogens Institute (EPI) was created at the University of Florida in 2006 to provide a world-class research environment to facilitate interdisciplinary studies of emergence and control of human, animal and plant pathogens of concern to Florida, to the nation and to the world.
Major areas of research include:
- COVID-19
- Vector-borne diseases (Zika, West Nile, Malaria, Dengue, Tick-borne Diseases)
- Other viral pathogens (Influenza, HIV)
- Tuberculosis/drug-resistant TB and non-TB mycobacterial disease
- Enteric and foodborne illnesses
- Cholera and other diarrheal diseases
- Foodborne disease policy and control
- Plant and food crop pathogens
- Antibiotic resistance/hospital infection control (MRSA)
- Zoonoses
Major areas of research include:
- COVID-19
- Vector-borne diseases (Zika, West Nile, Malaria, Dengue, Tick-borne Diseases)
- Other viral pathogens (Influenza, HIV)
- Tuberculosis/drug-resistant TB and non-TB mycobacterial disease
- Enteric and foodborne illnesses
- Cholera and other diarrheal diseases
- Foodborne disease policy and control
- Plant and food crop pathogens
- Antibiotic resistance/hospital infection control (MRSA)
- Zoonoses
How to protect yourself from leprosy?
Though leprosy, scientifically known as Hansen's disease, has been around for centuries, the infectious disease still infects thousands of people each year. In the recent years, infections have lacked traditional transmission factors. So how does a person potentially get leprosy, and what can they do to avoid infection? Our explainer has all the answers.
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To learn more about the disease, visit our website to read the article, "Leprosy in Florida: medical experts monitoring unusual, new cases of Hansen’s disease": epi.ufl.edu/2023/10/16/leprosy-in-florida-medical-experts-monitoring-unusual-new-cases-of-hansens-disease/.
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Keep learning.
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To learn more about the disease, visit our website to read the article, "Leprosy in Florida: medical experts monitoring unusual, new cases of Hansen’s disease": epi.ufl.edu/2023/10/16/leprosy-in-florida-medical-experts-monitoring-unusual-new-cases-of-hansens-disease/.
Fun fact: Did yo...
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How to avoid foodborne illness?
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E. coli. Salmonella. Norovirus. Listeria. Campylobacter. Many bacteria and viruses can cause foodborne illnesses if people eat contaminated food. Whether you're grilling in your backyard or having guests over for dinner, following food safety tips can keep foodborne diseases away! Let's stay connected. Follow us on Facebook: UFEPI Follow us on Instagram: uf_epi Follo...
How does COVID-19 spread?
Просмотров 61Месяц назад
The virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, first appeared in 2019 and soon took the world by storm. The pandemic was plagued by many myths, but most boiled down to one question: How does COVID-19 spread? Rather than former misconceptions, COVID-19 spreads through aerosol particles. Keep learning. Want to learn more about COVID-19 myths? Is the COVID-19 still dangerous? Read our article, "COVID...
How can MMPs and materials science improve disease diagnosis and treatment?
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EPI members Jennifer Andrew, Ph.D., and Janani Sampath, Ph.D., from the University of Florida, collaborate to study the expression of different Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). Using a combination of experimental and computational work, the two labs aim to create hydrogel microparticles that respond to and distinguish between MMPs. Ultimately, this work has the potential to provide a clinical ...
In-vitro modeling reveals how Leishmania affects liver tissues
Просмотров 6102 месяца назад
EPI members Ana Maria Porras, Ph.D., and Peter Kima, Ph.D., collaborate with a team of researchers at the University of Florida to understand how the parasite Leishmania affects the tissues in the liver. Leishmania is a protozoan parasite that causes the disease Leishmaniasis, which is spread through the bite of infected sand flies. The team's work can help improve the study of parasitic infect...
Artificial intelligence improves healthcare
Просмотров 3683 месяца назад
EPI member Ruogu Fang, Ph.D., collaborates with a team of students and faculty members at the University of Florida to forecast HIV infections based on individuals' contact networks. Improving the diagnosis of HIV is a fundamental objective of the Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative because it can lead to transmission reduction. With this research, the team aims to provide healthcare practitione...
Machine learning networks help epidemic response
Просмотров 1453 месяца назад
EPI associate director of research initiatives Marco Salemi, Ph.D., and EPI member Simone Marini, Ph.D., collaborate with a team of faculty and students at the University of Florida to leverage artificial intelligence in their research. Their research aims to understand what specific geographic areas or conditions correlate with high-risk populations for HIV. The goal is to implement strategies...
Understanding the role of interferons in preventing viral infections
Просмотров 7603 месяца назад
EPI member Megan Stanifer, Ph.D., and a team of faculty and students from the University of Florida investigate novel hypotheses about the unique protective functions of different interferons. Interferons are a group of signaling proteins that alert host cells of the presence of pathogens. By understanding the difference between the types of interferons, the Stanifer Lab aims to improve current...
Diagnosing plant diseases protects Florida's ecosystem and economy
Просмотров 4063 месяца назад
Humans are not the only ones who need disease diagnosis - plants do too! Disease surveillance, diagnosis, treatment and prevention are essential to protect agriculture, the green industry and the natural ecosystem. EPI member Carrie Harmon, Ph.D., an extension specialist in the University of Florida Department of Plant Pathology, leads the Plant Diagnostic Center. This unique service provides p...
How do antibiotic-resistant bacteria impact fish and water ecosystems?
Просмотров 2374 месяца назад
EPI member Benjamin Anderson, Ph.D., and a team of faculty and students from the University of Florida evaluated water and fish samples collected from two water sources in Michigan for the presence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). ARGs are a marker for the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that may be present in the environment. These findings will help scientists better underst...
What factors predispose someone to an increased risk of HIV?
Просмотров 36 тыс.4 месяца назад
EPI member Ivana Parker, Ph.D., and a team of students at the University of Florida utilize a biomedical engineering approach to identifying the factors that predispose a person to increased risk of human immunodeficiency virus, commonly known as HIV. By looking at HIV prevention from a global perspective, the team analyzes trained immunity through the use of machine learning and proteomic anal...
Investigating bacterial outbreaks of anthrax, Bacillus anthracis
Просмотров 7265 месяцев назад
EPI member Jason Blackburn, Ph.D., and members within his lab at the University of Florida work with local and international collaborators to investigate bacterial outbreaks of Bacillus anthracis (anthrax), Burkholderia and Brucella. The SEER Lab uses a combination of whole genome sequencing, bioinformatics, geospatial modeling, serology and animal tracking to understand where to expect anthrax...
Identifying how a fungus causes damage to the brain
Просмотров 4095 месяцев назад
EPI member Luis Martinez, Ph.D., and members within his lab work on the mechanisms of brain invasion and colonization of Cryptococcus neoformans, an encapsulated yeast causing the majority of cases of fungal meningitis. The team's research investigates how the fungus makes its way from the lungs to the brain and how the fungus interacts with cells inside of the brain. Their work aims to find a ...
Can a human virus get a cat sick?
Просмотров 3245 месяцев назад
EPI member Benjamin Anderson, Ph.D., collaborates with a team of faculty and students from the University of Florida to evaluate the potential of a human and cat strain of adenovirus to be transmitted between animals and humans. These findings will help scientists better understand the potential risk of adenovirus to cause infections between different species. Want to learn more about reverse z...
What are mosquito-borne diseases? A brief overview of Florida mosquitoes and disease transmission.
Просмотров 5235 месяцев назад
What are mosquito-borne diseases? A brief overview of Florida mosquitoes and disease transmission.
Creating a basis of knowledge for viral zoonoses
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Creating a basis of knowledge for viral zoonoses
Predicting plant pathogen outbreaks to protect agriculture
Просмотров 1277 месяцев назад
Predicting plant pathogen outbreaks to protect agriculture
Finding passion in microbiology research: analyzing bacteria survival in tick vectors
Просмотров 1057 месяцев назад
Finding passion in microbiology research: analyzing bacteria survival in tick vectors
What is R. orientalis? A brief overview of the parasite found in snakes.
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What is R. orientalis? A brief overview of the parasite found in snakes.
Finding passion in zoonotic research: helping more animals on a larger scale
Просмотров 2708 месяцев назад
Finding passion in zoonotic research: helping more animals on a larger scale
Reducing the burden of cholera around the world
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Reducing the burden of cholera around the world
Have you ever heard of Cryptococcus neoformans?
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Have you ever heard of Cryptococcus neoformans?
What is leprosy? A brief overview of Hansen's disease and impact in Florida.
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What is leprosy? A brief overview of Hansen's disease and impact in Florida.
Controlling emerging pathogens in Florida and beyond
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Controlling emerging pathogens in Florida and beyond
UF Emerging Pathogens Institute Breaks Boundaries
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UF Emerging Pathogens Institute Breaks Boundaries
What is scuticociliate? A brief overview of the parasite that eats long-spined sea urchins alive
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What is scuticociliate? A brief overview of the parasite that eats long-spined sea urchins alive
What is Chagas disease? A brief overview of kissing bugs, symptoms and diagnosis.
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What is Chagas disease? A brief overview of kissing bugs, symptoms and diagnosis.
Challenging the status quo and making the global south to lead in genomics surveillance
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Challenging the status quo and making the global south to lead in genomics surveillance
Emerging infectious pathogens in Africa: from vulnerability to resilience
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Emerging infectious pathogens in Africa: from vulnerability to resilience
Fighting the Effects of Pathogens in Florida
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Fighting the Effects of Pathogens in Florida
Very promising work. I am working on MMPs as diagnostic marker associated with oral cancer.
Disgusting imagine sticking your head in there
Fantastic innovation 😮
Haven't the "scietists" considered that Florida is heavily populated with undocumented and unvaccinated people? A wildlife specialist also has a post here stating you catch leprosy from an armadillo IF it is infected by eating the liver raw. Sutely no one is doing that.
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This virus is the course of GOD because people don’t obey the laws of GOD the price of pleasure is dead if you don’t believe read deuteronomio chapter 28 also Romans chapter 6 verse 23 pleasures the are amazing but the consequences after that are horrible repent in all your sins and receive Jesus as your LORD and savior and the LORD will save you blessings upon you
Do you want more bug samples?
Great,,,
Congratulations, Dr. Parker. Keep up the leaps and bounds. There are so many in need of your research results.
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Fantastic work! Keep on keeping on!!👊
Wonderful! Keep up the good work👊
Can you do this type of videos with Rhizopus and Coccidiomycosis, please?
Mes sincères félicitations et encouragements pour ces recherches épidémiologiques, cher mentor BRICE SOUNG.
So proud of you dear brother! Great job may God leads you more.
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Nobody on the entire internet knows how we got the LABEL MreB. Yes we know it's an actin homologue, but WHAT DO THE LETTERS "M"-"r"-"e" and "B" STAND FOR? Can anyone, possibly . . help me here?
MreB along with MreC and MreD are named after the mre operon (murein formation gene cluster E) to which they all belong
@@aduxvemus6534 : Thank you. Much appreciated.