Section Highlights
- The Section of Infectious Diseases advances excellence in patient care, research, and education while training the next generation of infectious diseases specialists through a nationally competitive fellowship program.
- Faculty lead major programs, including the Baylor College of Medicine AIDS Education Training Center, the Vaccine Research Center, and the Texas Developmental Center for AIDS Research, extending the section's impact across Texas and beyond.
- Research remains a cornerstone of the section's mission, with faculty securing major NIH funding, publishing in leading journals, and advancing discoveries in infectious diseases, reproductive immunology, HIV, and emerging pathogens.
- Section faculty are nationally recognized leaders, serving in prominent roles within major professional organizations, contributing to clinical practice guidelines, and receiving honors for excellence in research, patient care, and education.
- Educational excellence continues to thrive, with faculty earning institutional teaching awards and fellows benefiting from innovative training opportunities that prepare them for leadership in academic medicine and clinical practice.
- Guided by a commitment to discovery, collaboration, and compassionate care, the section continues to improve health outcomes through research, clinical innovation, and service to patients and communities worldwide.
Chief's Message
View a message from the Section of Infectious Diseases' chief, Thomas Giordano, M.D.
Education
The infectious diseases fellowship training program at Baylor College of Medicine offers a blend of clinical training and research opportunities.
Research
Our faculty have well-established research programs in addition to collaborative relationships with researchers across Baylor College of Medicine and other academic institutions.
Healthcare
Our physicians are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.