Current events including threats of bioterrorism, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and recent influenza outbreaks demonstrate how vulnerable we are to bioactive compounds and emerging diseases. Strong basic research programs focusing on mechanisms of disease and immunity will be required to effectively manage these threats as well as other viral and bacterial diseases, autoimmunity and cancers. Recent growth in the areas of infectious disease and immunology has positioned Penn State to be a leader in elucidating mechanisms that contribute to disease, developing novel therapeutic strategies and educating the next generation of scientists that will battle future emerging diseases. In order to facilitate interactions amongst researchers interested in immunology and infectious diseases within and outside the Penn State community, we have formed a center of excellence in Molecular Immunology and Infectious Disease (CMIID).

The Center of Molecular Immunology and Infectious Diseases (CMIID) includes a group of investigators with an established track record of collaborative research that are strongly committed to developing a dynamic training and research environment. The overlapping interests but unique research skills each investigator brings to the CMIID guarantees an interdisciplinary approach to current topics in immunology and infectious disease. The overall mission of CMIID is, through education and basic research, to develop at Penn State, a collaborative and multidisciplinary group that will be a recognized leader in immunology and infectious diseases.

Contact Information

Avery August , PhD
Director, CMIID
Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

115 Henning Building
Penn State University
University Park , PA 16802

Tel 814-863-3539
FAX 814-863-6140
Email axa45@psu.edu