The divisions of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health merged into the Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health effective August 1, 2017. Dr. Davey Smith leads the team as Chief of the division. Along with Dr. Smith, the Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health will be led by Dr. Constance Benson as the Vice Chief of Education, Dr. Annie Cowell as the Vice Chief of Clinical Affairs, Dr. Jamila K. Stockman as the Vice Chief of Global Public Health, Dr. Sanjay Mehta as Chief of the VA Infectious Diseases Section, Dr. John Ayers as the Vice Chief of Innovation, and Dr. Laura Bamford as the Director of the Owen Clinic.


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Congratulations to Dr. Sara Gianella Weibel for receiving the Avenir Award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse! This award is granted to early stage investigators who propose highly innovative studies. To read more about this award and Dr. Gianella Weibel's achievement, please click here. 

We would like to congratulate Dr. Steffanie Strathdee for receiving two awards for an article that was written by Dr. Steffanie Strathdee, Mary Hellyar, Judy Davidson, and Carie Montesa. To access the publication, please click on this link.
Maggie Awards (http://maggieawards.com/2020-maggie-awards-finalists/)
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE; Category: Best Feature Article (Circulation over 50,000/Trade); "Power of Family Engagement in Rounds," October 2019 issue
APEX Awards (https://www.apexawards.com/)
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE; Category: Feature Writing; "The Power of Family Engagement in Rounds: An Exemplar With Global Outcomes," October 2019 issue

We are saddened, horrified and angered by the persistent racially-motivated violence and structural racism in the United States. We forcefully mourn the murders of Ms. Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky, Mr. George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Mr. Ahmaud Arbery in Satilla Shores, Georgia. These brutal events occurred in the setting of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic downturn, both of which have disproportionately impacted racial and ethnic minorities. 

• Committed to use research, clinical care and education to fight back against the structural racism and injustice that leads to the persistent violence and health and economic disparities.
• Committed to be aware of the injustice and inequality that we encounter, and will address it with all our power to do so.
• Committed to You the members of our Division. Reach out when you need us, as we remain committed to be stronger together.