Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division

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Featured News from VIDD

HSV-2 infection

Herpes virus-infected cells (orange) near nerve endings (green) in human skin tissue.

Genital Herpes-Suppressing Immune Cells Identified

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and University of Washington scientists have identified a class of immune cells that reside long-term in the genital skin and mucosa and are believed to be responsible for suppressing recurring outbreaks of genital herpes.

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Dr. Glenda Gray

South African HVTN Researcher Receives Highest Civilian Award

South African President Jacob Zuma recently awarded HIV Vaccine Trials Network researcher Dr. Glenda Gray a prestigious Order of Mapungubwe: Silver, the highest honor the nation bestows on its citizens.

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Upcoming VIDD Events

 

The VIDD Faculty Seminar Series runs every Tuesday at 3 pm in Pelton Auditorium in the Weintraub Building with a 4 pm social hour in Pelton Foyer.

VIDD Faculty Stories

 

The Human Microbiome (aka the Small but Silent Majority) with David Fredricks
In the past decade, the concept of the ‘microbiome’ has come to the forefront of biomedical research.

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VIDD Publication Spotlight

 

The value of monitoring drug levels in persons with aspergillosis
Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) can be caused by environmental fungi, such as Aspergillus fumigatus, that do not usually cause disease.

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International Spotlight

 

Uganda
Uganda offers a unique setting to study the impact of infections on the development and clinical course of several cancers.

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VIDD Announcements

 

Congratulations to Dr. Corey Casper, who recently received one of four International Infrastructure Awards from the UW/FHCRC Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) International Core. The award will fund space renovations to house a new generator for the production of liquid nitrogen at the Uganda Cancer Institute in Kampala, Uganda.


Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is a world leader in research to prevent, detect and treat cancer and other life-threatening diseases.