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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 03/08/2026

Can a COVID-19 vaccine help protect the brain? Using magnetoencephalography in nonhuman primates, a team including Drs. John Sanders, Jim Daunais, & Maria Blevins finds evidence that COVID-19 vaccination is neuroprotective. Vaccines (2026). doi.org/10.3390/vacc...

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 24/03/2026

Drs. Luis Barroso & Julia Cook from the Section on Infectious Diseases present Most Influential Papers in Section on Infectious Diseases: A Biennial Update - a review of the landmark studies shaping ID practice over the past two years. DoxyPEP, Dalbavancin, Long Acting Injectables, and more!

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 06/02/2026

Next week's ID Grand Rounds: Navigating the Noise: How to Combat Misinformation 📅 February 13, 2026 | 12:00 PM 📍 ID Conference Room 🎤 Speaker: Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD (MDI Biological Laboratory) 🎙️ Moderator: M. Elle Saine, MD, PhD (UPenn) buff.ly/gn4PRwq #episky #idsky

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 28/01/2026

Did you know that Guilford County, NC serves as a Combating Antimicrobial Resistant Gonorrhea and Other STIs (CARGOS) site and is supported by the Section on Infectious Diseases? Check out the resources available to the community for patient education and response: ncsurrg.com/about #idsky #wfu

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 15/01/2026

Throwback Thursday to Dr Charles de Comarmond presenting his work titled "Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Clinical Curtailments on Urine Microbial Diversity During 2019 Pandemic" at IDWeek2025

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 08/01/2026

Throwback Thursday to Dr Dan Bausch professor of medicine, @lstmh and NUS, giving a talk to @wfubiology titled "Preventing Patient Zero: Disease Ecology and Viral Spillover" #idsky #medsky #wfu

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 07/01/2026

Meet the team: Dr. Jim Daunais (school.wakehealth.edu/faculty/d/ja... ) explores the role of infection and vaccination on resulting neuroinflamation through novel applications of magnetoencephalography (MEG) providing insights into the impact of infection on neuro-related outcomes and sequelae.

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 28/12/2025

Dr Ryan Maves in The Hill "Even an imperfect influenza vaccine — let’s say it shaves 30 percent off of your influenza risk — ... but if you get the flu, your likelihood of getting severe flu is much, much lower" thehill.com/policy/healt... #idsky #episky #wfuresearch

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 24/12/2025

As we prepare for holiday gatherings and travel, remember it's never too late to get vaccinated. Influenza and RSV are on the rise in North Carolina. Find a location to get vaccinated here: buff.ly/EiAWkiz #idsky #medsky

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 22/12/2025

Did you know that the Institute of Tropical Medicine at Wake Forest University was founded in 1948. This makes it roughly the 6th oldest in the United States and underscores out commitment to infectious diseases and infectious disease research. #idsky #wfu

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 12/12/2025

Influenza is trending up and is slightly higher nationally than this time last year. Locally, RSV and Influenza are both up! For North Carolina residents, check out buff.ly/Afs83a7 for more information on where to get your flu shot. #idsky #medsky

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 11/12/2025

Throwback Thursday to Dr Daniel Bausch from @lshtm and NUS delivering the Carl A. Ellison Lecture titled "Evolution of Clinical Care for the Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers" #idsky #wfu

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 02/12/2025

We're hiring physicians! Come join the team in Winston-Salem, NC buff.ly/ODDSA4J as a physician and professor of medicine. #wfu #idsky #healthcareprofessionals #hiring

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 28/11/2025

We're hiring physicians! Come join the team in Winston-Salem, NC buff.ly/ODDSA4J as a physician and professor of medicine. #wfu #idsky #healthcareprofessionals #hiring

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 22/11/2025

Influenza 🤧 is on the rise! It's never too late to get your flu shot! For those of you in North Carolina checkout NCDHHS's website buff.ly/TTh7fBc to find the nearest vaccine provider.

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 08/06/2025

Another great day in Tumbes, #Peru, doing field epidemiology and studying the ecology of vector-borne diseases as part of the @wakeforest.bsky.social Biology course titled Field Epidemiology and Tropical Medicine #idsky #biology #episky

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 04/06/2025

A great day in the field in Tumbes, Peru with BIO301 conducting surveys for Dengue with the local DIRESA!

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 24/01/2025

Jim Daunais, associate professor of medicine, explores the role of infection and vaccination on neuroinflammation through novel applications of magnetoencephalography (MEG) scanning. This provides insights into the multifaceted impact of infection on neuro-related outcomes and sequalae. #MEG #idsky

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 23/01/2025

Alex Taylor is an Infectious Disease PharmD at WFUSOM. She mentors pharmacy residents and collaborates on research to optimize antimicrobial prescribing practices and is committed to fostering large scale, mindful applications of antimicrobials across all fields of ID. buff.ly/4jtgs96

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 22/01/2025

WFUSOM ID Faculty Dr. Werner Bischoff on managing community expectations on infectious disease. #InfectiousDiseases #antimicrobials #Transmissiondynamics #idsky #medsky

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 17/01/2025

Alex Taylor, PharmD, is a board-certified expert in infectious diseases and HIV care. She actively mentors pharmacy residents and collaborates on research to optimize antimicrobial prescribing practices. Catch her full ID spotlight reel coming later next week. #ID #studytips #InfectiousDiseases

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 16/01/2025

Michael DeWitt and John Sanders write about One Health and ID ecology, bridging disciplines and taking a holistic view on human, animal, and environment health #onehealth #id #idsky buff.ly/4acD0q8

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 10/01/2025

Dr McNeil is a leader in the prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections. Working with local health departments and partners across the nation she has pioneered approaches to improve access to care across social and economic boundaries. #ID #Publichealth

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 09/01/2025

Professor Ryan Maves dissect and breaks down two cases with ID fellow at the combined Rush University Medical Center & Cook County Health ID fellowship program in Chicago, IL on the buff.ly/4gIweeg. Posted July 22nd, 2017. #idsky #medsky buff.ly/40pNtvr

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 06/01/2025

Dr. Werner Bischoff's work centers on understanding how human pathogens spread and how healthcare providers can adapt practices to prevent infections. His research focuses on antibiotic-resistant organisms like Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 03/01/2025

In "Breaking Down Barriers in Vaccine Coverage," WFUSOM Physician Ryan C. Maves and Atrium Health's Bhavita Jayesh Gaglani examine vaccine misinformation and distrust. Maves highlights healthcare providers' vital role in shaping beliefs about vaccine safety. Learn more: buff.ly/3Dv8Ke7

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 02/01/2025

Research at Wake Forest's Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Applied Statistics department occurs in both wet labs and through statistical analysis. Methods include PCR, pipetting, Bayesian inferences, and predicting disease trends, offering diverse approaches to studying infectious diseases.

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 31/12/2024

Happy New Year from the Center for Microbial Ecology and Emerging Diseases! We wish everyone a safe, healthy day of celebration and reflection.

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 30/12/2024

Antibiotic resistance is a top global health threat. Atrium Wake Forest Baptist, in collaboration with the CDC and AAMC, has developed the "Get Smart About Antibiotics'"curriculum to educate future doctors on responsible antibiotic use and antimicrobial stewardship. buff.ly/3D9J7PD #idsky

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 20/12/2024

Antibiotic resistance is a major global health threat. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and the Wake Forest University School of Medicine are addressing this through a curriculum focused on responsible antibiotic use and antimicrobial stewardship. #idsky #stewardship buff.ly/3D9J7PD

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 19/12/2024

Dr Tom Wierbza presented his work on “Results of the Phase 2B ETVAX Pediatric Trial in The Gambia” to the Product Development for Vaccines Advisory Committee (PDVAC) of the World Health Organization. Congratulations, Tom! #idsky #medsky buff.ly/4foI8su

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 17/12/2024

Dr. Vera Luther, a leading infectious diseases expert and Director of CAUSE at Wake Forest, is pioneering antimicrobial treatment strategies. Her work optimizes antimicrobial use for future healthcare professionals, transforming infectious disease management with research and education. #idsky #amr

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 16/12/2024

Last week we celebrated our project manager, Doug McGlasson's retirement after over 4 years working with the Section on Infectious Diseases and helping start CMEED. Thank you, Doug, and enjoy your retirement!

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 13/12/2024

"It’s hard to form an effective control strategy when you don’t know exactly how it’s spreading.” Dr Brinkley Bellotti quoted in the MIT Technology Review about the #h5n1 outbreak in dairy cattle in the United States. Check out our ongoing research into #h5n1 buff.ly/3ZoW9Ak #idsky #medsky

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 13/12/2024

Two members of the IDEAS group attended the 2024 Epistorm Rt-Estimate Collabathon in Boston. They developed new software on the topic of real-time epidemic growth rates–a key epidemiologic parameter that drives infectious disease control and prevention. #idsky buff.ly/3ZIDNM1

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Wake Forest Section on Infectious Diseases @wakeforestid.com · 10/12/2024

Ryan C. Maves, an expert in infectious diseases and critical care, focuses on vaccine research and global health. A U.S. Navy veteran with 22+ years of service, he has experience in diverse, high-stakes environments. Discover more about Maves in this Spotlight Series: buff.ly/4gtyaXM

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