Emerging Pathogens Institute

The Emerging Pathogens Institute, located at 2055 Mowry Road in Gainesville, Florida, is a leading research institution dedicated to studying the emergence and control of human, animal, and plant pathogens of concern globally. Established in 2006, the institute fosters interdisciplinary research to address critical issues in infectious diseases. EPI faculty have made significant contributions to the field, with over 5,000 scientific papers published in prestigious journals such as Science and Nature. Research at EPI spans a wide range of topics, from the impact of tuberculosis to the spread of invasive species like the Burmese python. Through global collaborations and innovative research initiatives, the Emerging Pathogens Institute is at the forefront of advancing our understanding of infectious diseases and finding solutions to combat them.