Official Account of the University of Texas Medical Branch Infectious Disease Division & Fellowship Program - Excellence in Clinical Care, Education & Research
Galveston, TX
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Emma Chen won the Excellence in Research Award from the JSSOM 2026 Summer Research Program! Emma spent a month in Dr. Cabada's lab at the UTMB and UPCH Collaborative Research Center in Cusco-Peru, working on a project to identify Fasciola and snails in water samples. Congrats!
🌏✈️ From Galveston to Brisbane! Dr. Cabada recently took the stage as an international keynote speaker in Australia. 🇦🇺
Head over to our Instagram to check out the full post! 👀👇
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Dr. Cabada & Dr. Tanabe presented at the 16th International Conference On Parasitology in collaboration with colleagues from Christian Medical College from Vellore, India. Taking UTMB research and international collaborations to the world stage! #ICOPA2026 @ICOPA2026
Something’s going around… and it’s not just the heat.
Cyclospora has entered the chat. 🦠 Chief Dr. Cabada breaks down the recent outbreak, what to watch for, and how to stay one step ahead.
Get the facts before you blame that last meal. 👇
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Shout out to our own PA, Jeffrey East, on being named Preceptor of the Year by the PA Class of 2026! 🎉 Your dedication to mentoring future PAs and your commitment to Infectious Disease continue to make a lasting impact. We’re proud to have you on our team-Congrats Jeff!
Cruising soon? 🚢🌴 Different destinations, seasons, and activities can bring different health risks. Chief Dr. Cabada shares expert tips on how to pack smart and stay healthy on your next adventure. #CruiseTravel
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From consults to conferences, research to patient care—what a journey it's been. Cheers to our graduating fellows and all they've accomplished. Congratulations and best wishes on your next adventure! 🥂🎓
End-of-year Fellows' dinner at Noon Mirch!
Wrapping up the fellowship year one naan bite at a time ✨🍛
Throwback post!
Three of our 2nd year Fellows, Dr. Lauderdale, Dr. Passeri, Dr. Mathew, and 1st year Fellow Dr. Besandre attending #IDWeek2025 @IDWeekmtg
We're Back! Here is Marco Passeri, MD - ID Fellow, presenting a rare case of TB at The Texas Medical Center. Jan. 2026. More posts to come! #UTMBIDFellowship
Buddy Guindon and his family of fishermen run one of the most successful fishing fleets in the Gulf of Mexico. His shop and restaurant (Katie's) exemplify freshness in seafood. The video series Big Fish Texas 2016 is a reality television show about Buddy Guindon and his family.
The first episode describes a scramble to catch 15,000 pounds of red snapper within 36 hrs. If you want the freshest seafood, come to Galveston. (imdb.com/title/tt4534284/epi…
UTMB Division of Infectious Diseases retweeted
🚨 Reminder! Our 14th Annual Quality & Research Forum is tomorrow!
📅 Date: Thursday, June 6
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Health Education Center, 2.206 & 2.220
Join us to explore over 60 exciting abstracts and connect with colleagues. Don't miss out!
@ErinHommelMD
UTMB Division of Infectious Diseases retweeted
🎉Join @ErinHommelMD for our 14th Annual Quality & Research Forum on June 6! With over 60 abstracts presented, it's set to be an incredibly informative event.
📅 Date: Thursday, June 6
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Health Education Center
Our ID Division prides itself on international partnerships. One of our attendings, Dr. Patrik Hornak, recently spent time as a visiting faculty at Teine Keijinkai Hospital (TKH) in Sapporo, Japan!
I am excited to announce that our very own ID fellow Dr. Daniel Stanton and Faculty member Dr. White have had the pleasure of being on @febrilepodcast with @swinndong Please see the episode below.
84: Return of the Cyst - Febrile (captivate.fm)
Our alumni @RobertoPinedaMD at #ASTMH giving us a great insight on the "Presentation, complications, and outcomes of cystic echinococcosis in Cusco, Peru". #TropMed2023
