Drs. Weismann and Kariko receiving Nobel Prize
2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine

Covid-19 mRNA Vaccine Pioneers Drew Weissman, MD, PhD & Katalin Karikó, PhD

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Ebbing Lautenbach, MD, MPH, MSCE

Welcome From Ebbing Lautenbach, MD, MPH, MSCE – Chief

The Infectious Diseases (ID) Division of the Department of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1971 with the recruitment of Drs. Richard Root and Rob Roy MacGregor.
Ebbing Lautenbach, MD, MPH, MSCE

Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases
Associate Director, Clinical Epidemiology Unit and Senior Scholar,
Center for Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Robert Austrian Professor

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About Us

Since 1971, the Division of Infectious Diseases has been at the forefront of clinical care, medical training and research for all types of infectious diseases.

Faculty and Staff

Meet the Faculty and Staff for the Division of Infectious Disease.

Clinical Care

Our Division provides leading-edge clinical services for the diagnosis and treatment of all types of infectious diseases.

Education and Training

The University of Pennsylvania Health System provides a tremendous platform for clinical training with a wide variety of experiences and patient populations through our four hospitals, home care services, long term care facilities, and 300 physician practices.

Research

Penn researchers conduct studies to advance clinical excellence and develop new treatments for those living with infectious diseases.

Contact us

Department of Medicine – Division of Infectious Diseases
Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
3400 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104