Division Overview
The Division of Pediatric Tropical Medicine is dedicated largely to the research of neglected tropical diseases, emerging infectious diseases, and diseases of unmet need. The division organization includes laboratories and a vaccine center that does basic, clinical, and translational research to complement the educational, clinical, and policy-related activities of the National School of Tropical Medicine.
The Division of Pediatric Tropical Medicine and the National School of Tropical Medicine were established in 2011. The division is housed in the Department of Pediatrics because children are disproportionately affected by these diseases. While these diseases may affect people of all ages, interventions are most important and most helpful for children.
Our vaccine research and development activities are carried out at Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development. The Division of Tropical Medicine Laboratories conduct tropical medicine research including including clinical parasitology and diagnostic development and implementation, molecular epidemiology of zoonotic and viral diseases, vector biology and bacterial pathogens, and infection-induced immunopathology.
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Laboratory Research
Our work is devoted to comprehensive research and development program for producing a new generation of drugs, diagnostics and vaccines for the Neglected Tropical Diseases and Neglected Infections of Poverty, as well as fundamental and applied research against these diseases.
Education
Educational programs include the Diploma in Tropical Medicine, taught by leaders in the field from around the country.
Advocacy and Public Policy
The Section of Tropical Medicine advocates greater surveillance and attention to neglected tropical diseases in the United States and around the world.
Clinical
Healthcare is provided by members of section faculty include the unique Tropical Medicine Clinic and the Travelers Clinic.
