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Our Mission
Our mission is to improve the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases in the Louisville community. We work toward this mission by:
- Advancing prevention and care through interdisciplinary research
- Providing education and training that help translate research findings into patient care
- Supporting equitable access to health services for people throughout our community
Our Science
Our work is grounded in infectious diseases, epidemiology, infection control and infection prevention. These areas of expertise provide a foundation for addressing important health challenges in our community and improving health outcomes.
Our faculty and researchers use scientific evidence and collaboration to better understand infectious diseases and support improvements in prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Our Impact
Our work supports improvements in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Through laboratory research, clinical care, epidemiological research and point-of-care services, we work to translate scientific knowledge into practices that benefit patients and communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Our two peer-reviewed open access Journals are The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections and the Journal of Refugee and Global Health (RGH).
The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections (JRI) is an open access medical journal that focuses on the wide range of medical disciplines related to respiratory infections. JRI aims to provide worldwide access to reliable information in the form of original manuscripts, review articles, patient management and short communications.
The Journal of Refugee and Global Health (RGH) is an open access journal designed to inform practitioners, researchers and students regarding refugee populations and health care practices from around the world. RGH prioritizes international and comparative perspectives and cases focused on specific groups, regions or countries.