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LCID UT

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Research Center at University of Texas specializing in infectious disease

 Austin, Texas
lcid.utexas.edu/
Joined May 2014
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SAVE THE DATE: Dr. Rachel Dutton, Professor and Executive Director of Innovation at UC San Diego, will be the keynote speaker for the 2027 John Ring LaMontagne Annual Keynote Lecture on March 22, 2027. lcid.utexas.edu/events/rache…
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We are proud to recognize LCID member Dr. Ian Molineux, who received the ISMV Lifetime Award from the International Society for Viruses and Microorganisms at its meeting in Prague. The award recognizes his valuable contributions to phage biology. See: molecularbiosci.utexas.edu/n…
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Congratulations to Dr. Bryan Davies, newly appointed Director of the John Ring LaMontagne Center for Infectious Disease at UT Austin. We look forward to his leadership in advancing infectious disease research, collaboration, and training. lcid.utexas.edu/news/announc…
Davies Named LCID Director

Davies Named LCID Director

Davies Named LCID Director

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Dr. Mario Feldman, professor at the Washington University School of Medicine, will present the Fourth Annual Richard J. Meyer Lecture Sept. 22. For more information, see lcid.utexas.edu/events/mario…
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Your gift can also support the Richard J. Meyer Endowed Lectureship, bringing cutting‑edge scientific insights to LCID faculty, students, and postdoctoral fellows. Give today: givecampus.com/s/9jdc55 #UT40for40
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It’s the final day of #UT40for40! LCID research is shaping the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases worldwide. Join us and give today. givecampus.com/s/9jdc55
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LCID members bring expertise across 30+ infectious diseases, studying viral and bacterial mutations, antibiotic resistance, biotechnology, biofilms, nanomedicine, and vaccines. Help advance this vital research today: givecampus.com/s/9jdc55 #UT40for40
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UT's 40 Hours for the Forty Acres campaign starts today! The time to give is NOW to support the LaMontagne Center for Infectious Disease and the important work its researchers do! givecampus.com/s/9jdc55 #UT40for40
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We are less than a week away from our 40 Hours for the Forty Acres annual fundraising event on April 29-30, 2026. Help us change the world by supporting our infectious disease research! givecampus.com/s/9jdc55 #UT40for40
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The Davies Lab has uncovered a surprising new role for microcins. Known for killing competing bacteria, these proteins can also form amyloid fibers that help build biofilms—revealing a dual life as both toxin and structural support. See: lcid.utexas.edu/news/researc…
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The Bayer-Santos Lab, along with researchers at the University of São Paulo, have discovered salmonella toxins that could lead to healthier microbiomes and new targetted antibacterial therapies. See: cns.utexas.edu/news/research…
A Secret Weapon from Salmonella Could Help Us Maintain Healthier Microbiomes

A Secret Weapon from Salmonella Could Help Us Maintain Healthier Microbiomes

The discovery could also lend itself to the development of future antibacterial therapies.

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Hantaviruses kill nearly 40% of those infected and there’s no approved treatment or vaccine, making them a concern for future pandemics. The most detailed 3D map yet of a key protein complex on the virus might yield new treatments. cns.utexas.edu/news/research…
A Step Towards Needed Treatments for Hantaviruses in New Molecular Map

A Step Towards Needed Treatments for Hantaviruses in New Molecular Map

An innovative imaging technique enabled dramatically higher resolution structures than previous efforts.

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Listen to the @PNASNews podcast as Dr. Lauren Ancel Meyers breaks down our findings on vaccine impact during the 2022–23 flu surge👉 pnas.org/post/podcast/impact… @meyerslab @UTPandemics @UTAustin @TexasScience @DellMedSchool @utsystem @austintexasgov @texas_IB @CIDatUT @theNASciences
Impact of flu vaccines on hospital burden

Impact of flu vaccines on hospital burden

Lauren Meyers explains the lessons learned about the effectiveness of flu vaccines from the 2022-2023 influenza season.

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UT researchers & collaborators develop a new EPIMODULATION tool to identify epidemic peaks, supporting hospital planning & resource allocation. cns.utexas.edu/news/research… @meyerslab @UTAustin @TexasScience @DellMedSchool @austintexasgov @texas_IB @CIDatUT @AusPublicHealth @utsystem
A New Tool for Healthcare Gives Better Outbreak Forecasts

A New Tool for Healthcare Gives Better Outbreak Forecasts

Pinpointing an outbreak’s peak, the approach can boost health systems’ preparedness and risk communication.

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Researchers in the Davies Lab at UT and NIH reveal the first high-res structure of a microcin binding its bacterial receptor—offering more insight in fighting drug-resistant infections. Learn more: lcid.utexas.edu/news/researc…
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Congratulations to LCID member Dr. Jason McLellan on receiving a 2025 MacArthur Fellowship for his groundbreaking work in structural biology and infectious disease interventions! See: cns.utexas.edu/news/accolade…
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LCID member Dr. Bryan Davies and his lab have found a new method to help antibodies kill bacteria. Their paper in the journal PNAS describes how: lcid.utexas.edu/news/researc…
Re-engineered Antibodies Kill Bacteria Directly

Re-engineered Antibodies Kill Bacteria Directly

These antibodies use a clever trick to slip deep into a bacteria's outer membrane, where they can do real damage.

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SAVE THE DATE: Dr. Vincent Young, MD, PhD, to present the 2025 Richard Meyer Lecture on Nov. 11. lcid.utexas.edu/events/vince…
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Replying to @meyerslab @austintexasgov @AusPublicHealth @UTPandemics @UTAustin @utsystem @MICHAELSEGZY @DellMedSchool @KirkPWatson @NACCHOalerts @CSTEnews @CDCgov
Read more in the Austin American-Statesman: statesman.com/story/news/hea… @statesman @texas_IB @UT_Stats @CIDatUT @TACC @CAPTRSgames @meyerslab @laurenmeyers @UTPandemics #epiEngage
Austin Public Health, University of Texas used data to stop measles

Austin Public Health, University of Texas used data to stop measles

The University of Texas and Austin Public Health created a measles simulator for school districts and private schools around the county to better understand their risks.

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A message from Interim President Jim Davis: “It’s been a tragic week in Texas. We deeply mourn the loss of so many lives from the hill country floods and pray for all who are impacted. We are also grateful for those working tirelessly to help and the many lives they have saved. As Longhorns, we pause to remember those lost, take stock of our many blessings, and continue to do our part to care for those affected.”
Official seal of the University of Texas at Austin above the text "A Message on the Central Texas Floods."

ALT Official seal of the University of Texas at Austin above the text "A Message on the Central Texas Floods."

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