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Center for Global Infectious Disease Research

Our goal is to make transformative scientific advances that lead to the prevention, treatment and cures of infectious diseases impacting children and families around the world.

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Second Malaria Gene Linked to Drug Resistance

Seattle Children’s malaria researchers and colleagues found the putative amino acid transporter, pfaat1, contributes to chloroquine resistance.

Tuberculosis Bacterium’s Cellular Signaling System Plays Key Role in its Biology

April 28, 2023 – Seattle Children’s TB researchers and colleagues uncovered complex microbial protein activity, potentially pointing to new drug targets.

Murdock Grant Enables New Cell Analyzer as Shared Resource

Apr. 24, 2023 - An M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust grant awarded to Drs. Rhea Coler and Shaun Jackson facilitates cell analyzer acquisition for the research institute’s Integrated Flow Cytometry Core.

Copper Intrauterine Device Affects Vaginal Bacteria and Inflammation

Jan. 30, 2023 - Researchers in the Center for Global Infectious Disease Research and colleagues found copper IUDs affect vaginal health and inflammatory response.

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enero 1, 2023 We are thrilled to share the news that Dr. Ben Gern joined our faculty as an Assistant Professor on January 1, 2023!
Dr. Gern’ research focuses on understanding the immune and physiologic events that occur within a host infected with tuberculosis. He utilizes quantitative imaging and immunologic tools to understand the outcomes of the infection. A description of his work can be found on his website.

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COVID-19 has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives globally, and infected millions. CGIDR has initiated research studies to: monitor our workforce for infection and their responses, understand why adults and children are differently impacted by infection. Please support our work.