Infectious diseases

Lexi Frank in South America on a small footbridge over water

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Studying bats in South America to protect human health

PhD student Lexi Frank is exploring crucial questions about potential pathogens associated with global outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases.

A man and a woman, both wearing masks, in a health care setting.

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More than a mask

Abdennour Abbas and his team at a textile startup company are creating face masks engineered to kill viruses like COVID-19 as soon as they make contact with the material.

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CIDRAP develops state-of-the-art preparedness report for possible chronic wasting disease spillover

Report identifies gaps in CWD spillover preparedness and offers recommendations to improve disease research, surveillance and response

Image of a sunset in Voyagers National Park

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University of Minnesota leads effort to track bird flu’s threat to Minnesota wildlife

Expedited funds approved by Governor Walz support a new statewide wildlife health network to monitor highly pathogenic avian influenza

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CIDRAP announces launch of the “The Albert Ravenholt CIDRAP Scholar”

Awardees will work with CIDRAP to advance the center’s work of focusing on different public health priorities.

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World-leading Coronavirus vaccine R&D roadmap to receive fresh updates

CIDRAP will receive $3.2 million from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations to advance development of coronavirus vaccines.

Older man receives a vaccine shot from his doctor

Talking with U of M

Talking seasonal vaccines with U of M

COVID-19 and the flu are constantly changing, and new waves can circulate and spread unexpectedly. In Minnesota, nearly three-quarters of urban residents are vaccinated against COVID-19, compared to just over half of rural residents according to previous research.