Emerging Pathogens Institute
Two hundred distinguished faculty members spanning 11 different University of Florida colleges work toward one goal: global health.
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I see great things in your future...which is you coming to our third annual EPI Phage Symposium on Oct. 30, 2026. This year’s theme, "Phage Across One Health," will host a lineup of speakers from across human, crop and animal applications. Academia, industry, government, patients and farmers will all be in one room to bridge gaps and discuss innovations in phage research.
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09/14/2026
Anddddd that’s a wrap on our 2026 Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy) symposium! 🔬 Thank you to all of our speakers and attendees for a day filled with exciting research and engaging talks raising awareness of Hansen’s disease. See you at our next event!
09/08/2026
Kicking off the fall semester, our ambassadors had a study group social at EPI, led by our ambassador executive board, to prepare for classes and to get to know each other 📚📝
Keep an eye out to meet our new ambassadors and our executive board!
09/01/2026
Armadillos Connected to Leprosy Cases The Florida Department of Health has confirmed 19 cases of leprosy ...
08/28/2026
Want to learn more about Ann Solomn's story and how she built a community through leprosy research? Check out our website and come to our Hansen's disease symposium next week!
Registration closes TONIGHT at 11:59 p.m. Secure your spot now! https://go.ufl.edu/vywefbf
08/27/2026
Please save the date for October 30, 2026. We will have our third annual phage meeting at the University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute - this year’s theme is Phage Across One Health, with a lineup of speakers from across human, crop, and animal applications. We will have academia, industry, government, patients, and farmers all in one room. Registration is free and will open soon, but seats are limited. Stay tuned!
08/26/2026
Have you registered for our Hansen's Disease symposium yet? Join us September 2, 2026, for a day dedicated to raising awareness around Hansen’s disease where we will bring together researchers, risk management experts and clinicians for interdisciplinary discussions on treatment solutions. Refreshments and lunch are included for registrants.
Registration closes THIS FRIDAY, so make sure to click the link to secure your spot!: https://go.ufl.edu/vywefbf
08/21/2026
University of Florida EPI member and Chief Epidemiologist and Infectious Disease Expert for UF Health, Nicole Iovine, M.D., Ph.D., was featured on FOX 35 Orlando to discuss the rising cases of Cyclosporiasis in Florida. Click the link to watch her insights on why more foodborne illnesses occur in the summer, how to protect yourself and why symptoms can take so long to show.
Florida Cyclosporiasis cases top 460 after surge Florida has reported nearly 50 new Cyclosporiasis cases, pushing the state’s 2026 total to 460. The surge is primarily concentrated in Bay, Sarasota, and Lee counties. Dr. Nicole Iovine, Chief Epidemiologist and Infectious Disease Expert for UF Health, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom ...
08/20/2026
Stay away from me, loca ✋ I have bug spray 🦟
It's ! Learn all about mosquitoes on our website, from preventing bites to diseases like and .
Click the link to read more: https://epi.ufl.edu/tag/mosquito/
08/14/2026
Did you know Florida reports the highest modern number of Hansen's disease, or leprosy, cases in the United States?
Join us on September 2, 2026, for a day dedicated to raising awareness around Hansen’s disease (leprosy). Talks include presentations from speakers from the University of Florida, the University of South Florida, Emory University, the University of Zurich and Colorado State University.
Register now before spots fill up: https://go.ufl.edu/vywefbf
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