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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🔬 Lab Spotlight: The Lipsitch Lab! Dr. Marc Lipsitch's team studies how pathogens evolve under vaccines, antibiotics & immunity, using modeling and causal inference to measure vaccine impact and prepare for pandemics. They're open to postdocs & students! Swipe to learn more 👉

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

When Brazil's forests dried out in a 2015 drought, monkeys and mosquitoes moved toward cities, sparking the country's first urban yellow fever outbreak in decades, according to our very own Joelle Rosser, MD. Climate change could make this more common. Read here: tr.ee/yellowfever

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How a brutal drought may have helped unleash yellow fever in Brazil

Animals searching for water brought the forest to the city, perhaps sparking Brazil’s first yellow fever outbreak in decades.

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Dr. John Openshaw is co-leading a Stanford project testing whether painting roofs white, which can lower indoor temps by up to 5°F, improves health in heat waves. His team is working with volunteers in Makassar, Indonesia, where dengue cases are rising. Read the full article here: tr.ee/heatrace

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Dr. Brian Dawes and Dr. Desiree LaBeaud's new review in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases traces Rift Valley fever virus transmission, disease severity, and the current vaccines and One Health surveillance needed to protect at-risk communities. Read here: tr.ee/FeverVirus

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Join us Wed, Oct 28 for the Stanford Human Immunity Symposium at SHC Assembly Hall & virtual. Keynotes from Daniel Rotrosen & Mark M. Davis, plus talks from Yasmine Belkaid, Shane Crotty, Casanova, Khatri, Pulendran, Teichmann, Uçar, Wang & Xavier. Register here: tr.ee/immunitysym

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We're hosting a virtual lecture Friday, August 21st (12 to 1 PM PT) on the climate crisis and reproductive health with Dr. Ruben Alvero, part of the Human and Planetary Health and Sustainability in Healthcare series with VA Palo Alto.

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🔬 Lab Spotlight: The Bollyky Lab! Dr. Paul Bollyky's team studies bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, developing phage therapies for antibiotic-resistant infections. They're looking for postdocs, PhD students, and undergrads! Swipe to meet the team 👉 bollykylab.com

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Dr. Jake Scott (@jakescottmd.bsky.social) writes that splitting the MMR shot into three separate injections does not lower the vaccine dose count under the administration's own counting method. It just triples the number of shots a child gets. Full op-ed: tr.ee/vaccineexecu...

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🔬 Lab Spotlight: The Shafer Lab! Dr. Robert Shafer's team studies the mechanisms of HIV drug resistance and virus evolution, running the Stanford HIV Drug Resistance Database, a resource used worldwide. They're looking for grad students and postdocs! Swipe to meet the team 👉 hivdb.stanford.edu

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

🔬 Lab Spotlight: The Luby Lab! Dr. Stephen Luby's team advances global health, from pandemic prevention (Far-UVC, Nipah) to planetary health on brick-kiln pollution and lead exposure. They're hiring for Project Unleaded and Electrification for Health! Swipe to meet the team 👉

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Some of our ID fellows spent a day surfing in Santa Cruz! Mark Lieber, Christina Lin, Vanessa Gow-Lee, and Annika Bergstrom were joined by Michelle Nguyen and Frankie Garcia for a day off the wards. Considering our program? This could be part of your future here too!

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🔬 Lab Spotlight: The Lo Lab! Dr. Nathan Lo's team models infectious disease transmission and public health strategy, from vaccine-preventable diseases in the US to neglected tropical diseases globally, informing policy. They're looking for postdocs and students! Swipe to meet the team 👉

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Nathan Lo (@nathanlo.bsky.social) and Dr. John Openshaw, recipients of Stanford's 2026 Human and Planetary Health Early-Career Research Award, supporting research on how climate change drives infectious disease and extreme heat health risks. Learn more here: tr.ee/HPHgrant

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Cyclosporiasis, a parasite spread through contaminated produce like leafy greens that causes severe diarrhea, is spreading fast with 34+ US states affected, 100+ hospitalized. Our very own Dr. Relman breaks down what to you need to know in this article: tr.ee/cyclo

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

What a match! ID Wellness hosted a World Cup Watch Party for the semifinal, with trivia by Phil Grant. Congrats to trivia champs Tom Dieringer, Gayle Schneiderman, and Andrew Nevins! Thanks to Lisa Thottacherry and Amy Chang for a fun afternoon.

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Save the date! Dr. Stephen Luby, MD leads Stanford's Global Health Research Methods Workshop, Dec 7 and 9, 2026, at Stanford University Research Park. Open to fellows, residents, students and faculty. Applications close Oct 25. Appy here: tr.ee/2026globalhealth

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Please welcome Apoorva Subramanian, a Bangalore born PGY5 fellow working in immunocompromised host ID and stewardship. Outside of medicine, she's a painter, baker, and pilates regular, and the office's go to for Trader Joe's recommendations. Drop your favorite find below!

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

A new Stanford-led study in Nature Sustainability found that paving a highway through the Peruvian Amazon led to a 400% rise in nearby dengue transmission. Our very own Stephen Luby, M.D. is among its co-authors! Read the full study here: tr.ee/roadsamazon

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Meet Chidi Akusobi, a Bronx raised, Harvard and MGH trained PGY5 fellow working at the intersection of infectious diseases and AI. He's also a longtime sci-fi fan with a real passion for astrobiology, so bring your best questions about the possibility of life beyond Earth!

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

We're excited to spotlight Arun Burra, a UCSF and UCLA trained PGY5 fellow focused on transplant ID and immunodeficiency. Outside the hospital, he's usually found with his two cats or a classic rock playlist. Fair warning, he knows his Beatles trivia well, so test him if you dare!

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Meet David Lasry, our Montreal born PGY6 fellow researching microbial virulence and antibiotic resistance! When he's not in the lab, he's hiking, running, or making the case for the Montreal Canadiens' rebuild. Hockey fans, he's ready for the debate!

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Meet Abdelhameed Nawwar, a Cairo born PGY6 fellow with a focus on general and transplant ID. Between taekwondo, soccer, and swimming, he still makes time to explore zoos and children's museums with his kids. Curious about Ruby Falls or the IDSA Leadership course? He's happy to talk both.

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Cybele Anne Renault on her promotion to Clinical Professor, effective July 1! She has brought dedication and excellence to patient care in Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine. Join us in celebrating her milestone!

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

A new four-paper Lancet series, co-led by our very own Dr. Amy Sturt, spotlights schistosomiasis in women and girls, a long-overlooked burden, and lays out a path toward integrated diagnosis, treatment, and policy change. Read the full article here: tr.ee/lancetseries.

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Most patients diagnosed with chronic Lyme never had Lyme at all. Our very own Dr. Jake Scott (@jakescottmd.bsky.social), MD, examines why Lyme tests mislead, why treatments harm, and why a new federal plan validates a diagnosis that simply isn't there. Read here: tr.ee/chroniclyme

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

A new Stanford Medicine study finds that people with silent TB can spread the disease at levels similar to symptomatic cases. Led by Kesia Esther da Silva, PhD, and Jason Andrews, MD, the findings point to a need for broader screening. Read more here: tr.ee/silentTB

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Congrats to our very own Dr. Jagannathan, Dr. Sim-Son Hoffman, and Dr. Luby on receiving 2026 Stanford Global Health Seed Grants! Their work spans infant vaccine research in East Africa and Far-UVC infection prevention in Bangladeshi operating rooms. More about the program: tr.ee/globalhealth

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Congrats to our very own Dr. Paul Bollyky, MD, PhD, named director of Stanford's new Center for Phage Pharmaceuticals! Backed by a $9.5M NIAID grant, the center will develop phage therapy as a potent tool against drug-resistant infections. Read more: tr.ee/centerforphage

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Dr. Salinas, Dr. Banaei, and Dr. Rodriguez-Nava reveal how jumping genes called insertion sequences are driving the rapid evolution of Enterococcus faecium, a leading cause of healthcare-associated infections. Read the full Nature paper: tr.ee/natureadaptation

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The 2026 Merigan Lecture is now on YouTube! Dr. Michael Osterholm, infectious disease expert and public health leader, delivered a powerful talk on the state of public health and what it means for all of us. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=olgV...

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Public Health in Crisis: What It Means to You | MGR | 18 March 2026

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 ID fellows: Alvaro Ayala, Dave Dickson, Aneurin Fernandez, Tara Gadde, Vanessa Gow-Lee, Naveera Khan, Christina Lin, Wajeeha Tariq, and Jenna Wick! Special recognition to award winners Lina Meng, Dr. Lisa Thottacherry, and Dr. Apoorva Subramanian.

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Our ID fellows had the chance to meet Dr. Anthony Fauci this week, welcomed back to Stanford by Dr. Dean Winslow, a friend since 1978, to deliver Medical Grand Rounds. He last spoke here at our ID Merigan Lecture in 2012. It was an honor to have him back.

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We are so proud of our very own Dr. David A. Stevens, Professor Emeritus at Stanford, on receiving the MSG-ERC Lifetime Achievement Award in Medical Mycology! Named an ISHAM Pioneer in Mycology in 2026, his 50-year career has shaped how the world treats fungal infections.

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Hector Bonilla on his election as a Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America! FIDSA recognizes sustained leadership. With over four decades in HIV, hepatitis C, and COVID-19 research, we are so proud of you, Dr. Bonilla!

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Nathan Lo (@nathanlo.bsky.social), awarded the 2026 Dr. George Rosenkranz Prize at Stanford! This prize honors researchers improving health in low and middle income countries. Following last year's winner, Dr. Jorge Salinas, we are so proud of Dr. Lo!

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming Gayle Schneiderman as our new Administrative Division Director! Gayle joins us from UCLA Health's CARE Center, where she led clinical, research & community programs. We're so very excited to have you at Stanford ID, Gayle!

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Marisa Holubar, MD, MS, appointed as Senior Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs at Stanford! A Clinical Professor in ID & Geographic Medicine, Dr. Holubar leads antimicrobial stewardship and previously served as Interim Division Co-Chief.

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Julie Parsonnet, M.D., recipient of the Dean's Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Teaching at Stanford! Her extraordinary dedication to future physicians and scientists has left a lasting mark. Congratulations!

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

How are changing environments driving disease from hantavirus to ebola? Join us today from 11am-12pm PT for a free online panel on climate change, ecological disruption, and infectious disease risk. Featuring experts from Stanford and CSU. Register here: tr.ee/hantaviruswe...

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

To celebrate Infectious Diseases Pharmacists Day (5/22), we want to take a moment to thank David Ha, Lina Meng, William Alegria, and Emily Mui for their incredibly hard work and contributions to the Stanford Antimicrobial Safety & Sustainability Program! @stanfordasp.bsky.social

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Nathan Lo, MD, PhD, on being elected a Fellow of IDSA! His research on vaccine-preventable and neglected infectious diseases has shaped WHO guidelines and California public health policy. We are incredibly proud of you, Dr. Lo!

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Stanford Department of Medicine @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Anthony Fauci spent 54 years at the National Institute of Health & served across seven presidential administrations. At yesterday's Medicine Grand Rounds, he reflected on what carried him through it all: his identity as a physician & scientist, & a commitment to speaking truth to power.

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Marisa Holubar, MD MS FIDSA @marisa-holubar.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Happy ID pharmacists day! Thank you to our 4 fabulous ASP pharmacists who impress us everyday with their knowledge, dedication and heart. Lucky to be your colleague! #IDpharmacistDay @dhpharmd.bsky.social @linameng.bsky.social @stanfordasp.bsky.social @stanford-med-id.bsky.social

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Our very own Dr. Jason Andrews and co-authors published new research in JAMA on mortality rates and cause-of-death patterns among people held in ICE detention facilities from fiscal year 2004 through Jan. 19, 2026. Read the full research paper here: tr.ee/mortality

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Cybele Renault on her appointment as Clinical Professor at Stanford School of Medicine! This is such a well-deserved recognition of her dedication to patient care, medical education, and our division. We're so proud to have her on our team!

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Our annual Research Retreat is almost here! 🔬 Join us for the 2026 MED-ID & PEDS-ID Research Retreat on Wednesday, May 27th from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Biomedical Innovations Building (BMI), Room 1021. Stick around at 11:30 AM for the Special Awards Ceremony. See you there!

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Farewell to John Scroggs, our Senior Administrative Division Director! 30+ years of leadership spanning Texas A&M, UC Berkeley, and Stanford, you have left a lasting mark on all of us here. Thank you for everything, John. Wishing you the best ahead!!!

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Join us Friday, May 15th for our monthly Human and Planetary Health and Sustainability lecture series! Dr. Vivian Lee discusses how AI can extend healthspan and transform healthcare, all while keeping sustainability at the forefront. Virtual on Zoom. CME credit is available.

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Congrats to our very own Dr. Paul Bollyky, MD, PhD, named the Stanford Medicine Professor of Infectious Disease! His work at the intersection of immunology and infectious disease continues to shape our understanding. We are proud to have him in our division!

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Stanford Medicine, Infectious Diseases @stanford-med-id.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Our Dr. Joelle Rosser used drones & AI to find hidden mosquito breeding sites in Indonesia. The AI spotted nearly 2x more sites than human surveyors. As dengue spreads to new regions, this tech could reshape disease control. Read the full story here: tr.ee/rosserdrones

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