Welcome

Formed in 2007, the Division of Immunology and Infectious Diseases fully supports the three missions of the Health Science Center and the Department of Pediatrics: education, clinical care and research. We believe that generation and dissemination of new knowledge through the integration of these three missions is the key contribution of academic medicine to society.

The division is actively engaged in the teaching of medical students and pediatrics residents, as well as participating in continuing medical education (CME) activities. Division faculty provide consultative clinical service in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in children, and the diagnostic evaluation and comprehensive management of children with HIV/AIDS and primary immune deficiency disorders. Research activities span the spectrum from basic and translational research in immunology and tumor virology to clinical research and clinical trials in infectious diseases and immune deficiency. Please refer to specific program and faculty web pages for details.

Future plans

Our vision of the future is to provide comprehensive education and training, outstanding clinical care, and to be actively involved in research, in all aspects of immunology, allergy, rheumatology and infectious diseases in children.

In cooperation with CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children's Hospital, we are actively recruiting a pediatric allergist. Planned future additions include a pediatric rheumatologist as well. The division is building on relationships with the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, the Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute and the Health Science Center Transplant Center to develop a focus on infection in the immunocompromised host.