Particular strengths are in pathogenesis of bacterial infections and treatment and prevention of viral diseases, although nearly every area of infectious disease medicine is included. This research ...

Public health must be at the forefront of addressing health concerns stemming from climate change, says the county's top health officer.

Laura Sanchez, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at UC Santa Cruz, has been chosen to receive the 2022 ACS Infectious Diseases Young Investigator Award.This annual award is presented ...

The communicable disease investigator is responsible for looking into cases related to communicable diseases by interviewing patients, locating contacts and ensuring proper treatment and follow-up.