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Emerging Pathogens Institute
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Research. Education. Outreach. From the molecular level to ecosystems, the EPI will lead the fight against infectious diseases.
This #Halloween, we’re chasing monsters—microscopic ones. 🧌🦠 #HappyHalloween
October 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Did you know #SwineFlu is actually a type of #BirdFlu? 🤯

Watch the full video on YouTube as one of our experts covers everything bird flu, including responding to tweets about the virus!

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September 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It’s World Mosquito Day! Over 125 years after the day it was founded, we’re still working hard to study mosquito-borne diseases and improve the health of all. 🦟🧑‍🔬#WorldMosquitoDay2025
August 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
EPI Associate Director of Training and Special Projects Daniel Swale recently visited the U.S. Capitol to advocate for the development and innovation of agrochemical technology.

With #AI and investments, he believes #agricultural #research can advance with increased agrochemical discovery. 💫
May 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
If there is one thing we have learned, it truly takes a village to tackle infectious disease #research.

Dr. Alberto Paniz-Mondolfi echoed that sentiment in an engaging talk about his studies and collaborations.

Read our latest article to explore his journey: go.ufl.edu/kxvncsf.
April 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Holding the future in our hands – and working daily to protect it. 🌍😁 #EarthDay
April 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Another successful symposium in the books! A big thank you to the incredible faculty who led discussions on how infectious disease ecology and animal behavior are intrinsically linked fields of study.

Did you miss the event? Visit our website for a full recap: go.ufl.edu/gkrtoia.
April 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
It's #WorldTuberculosisDay. Did you know that tuberculosis is the deadliest infectious disease? Though there is a cure, and it is preventable, over 1 million people still die from the disease each year. Several EPI members aim their studies at combatting the disease. #YesWeCanEndTB #WorldTBDay
March 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
When astronauts go to #space, how do they ensure #pathogens from Earth don't get onto the ship and pathogens from space don't return to Earth?

An EPI ambassador is testing whether plasma sterilization is the answer.

Watch the full video for how we take #research to the next level: bit.ly/3XXCwiK.
March 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
A little fun from our Instagram account today. Celebrating #WomenInStem this #InternationalWomensDay! 🤩
March 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Wishing everyone a happy holiday and a happy new year! 😊
December 20, 2024 at 7:18 PM