IDCRC Newsletter: August 2025

IDCRC Administration Team Transition

Jacquelyn has worked with the IDCRC’s administrative team for two years and with Emory University, managing research administration for seven years. In her new role, Jacquelyn will lead the LOC Administrative Core in continuing to provide administrative, financial, communications, and managerial support for the LG.  She will have significant oversight of the day-to-day management of the IDCRC components and activities, and will work in close coordination with the PIs, unit leaders, and our DMID partners to ensure our network is running efficiently and effectively. Please join us in congratulating Jacquelyn on her new role!

Jodi has stepped into the role of administrator for the Division of Infectious Diseases with Emory's School of Medicine as of August 1, 2025. She will continue to work with the IDCRC network on a part-time basis during the transition period. Please join us in congratulating Jodi and expressing our thanks for her outstanding service to the IDCRC.

Igho Ofotokun Embarks on a New Journey

Dr. Wiley shares the following about her former mentor. “Having Dr. O as my primary mentor over the past five years has been a MasterClass in mentorship. He challenged and motivated me to be my best. He held me accountable, served as a sounding board, provided constructive feedback, and shared opportunities, advice, and experiences that have helped me attain many of my career dreams. I am incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to be guided by him and will aim to instill many of the lessons that I learned from him into my own mentees.”

Dr. Ofotokun reflects on his time with the IDCRC, sharing the following sentiments. "I have been actively involved with the IDCRC since its inception. I felt tremendously honored when the leadership entrusted me with the responsibility of developing the MCDC with Kathy Edwards, MD (Vanderbilt). Being part of the foundational stages of this program has been both inspiring and rewarding, as it represents a significant effort to foster the growth and development of future leaders in infectious diseases research."

Before Dr. Ofotkun officially embarks on his next endeavor, we would like to spotlight his impactful contributions and transformative leadership over the years. Read the spotlight below to hear insights from his colleagues about his significant contributions to the network, along with a profile highlighting key moments from his time with the IDCRC.

IDCRC Investigator Profile: Ralf Duerr, MD, PhD

Annual Meeting

Save the Date! 2026 Annual Meeting

Mark your calendars! Next year's IDCRC Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14, 2026. We look forward to seeing everyone then. Stay tuned for more details in early 2026!

If you didn't get to join us in May for the meeting, be sure to check out the 2025 recap story. Read for a sneak peek into what to expect at the event, including our annual awards program, presentations, breakout groups, and much more!

Training

IDCRC Mentee Profile: Danielle Fayad, MD

"I am looking forward to building leadership skills and forging meaningful connections with like-minded colleagues and mentors within the IDCRC community. I am also excited about opportunities to network, gain exposure to different aspects of infectious disease research, and learn from experts in the field."

MCDC Mentoring Lecture Series

The IDCRC Mentoring Lecture Series brings the IDCRC mentees together with leading experts to discuss topics related to the VTEUs, vaccinology, and clinical trials development and management. Check out our recent lecture below!

News

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) Announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors

Congratulations to the following individuals on their recent appointment to the NFID Board of Directors. The individuals will serve three-year terms through June 2028. As the governing body of NFID, the Board of Directors establishes the organization's strategic direction, ensures that annual goals are met, and provides financial oversight.

IDCRC VTEU Investigators:

• Wilbur H. Chen, MD, MS, University of Maryland School of Medicine 
• Flor M. Muñoz, MD, MSc, Baylor College of Medicine

Former IDCRC Leadership Group Members:

• Monica M. Farley, MD (NFID President-Elect), Emory University School of Medicine 
• Kathleen M. Neuzil, MD, MPH, Federal Liaison 

WKRN: Kids & Vaccines Town Hall

American Society of Transplantation announces new leadership

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• Have you or a team member received an award recently?
• Do you know an investigator who was recently featured in the media?
• Do you know someone who is doing excellent work and deserves a shoutout to the network?
• Do you want to promote an event, a job opening on your team, a research opportunity at your institution?
• Are you in a professional development program? Did you run a marathon? Get married? Complete a personal accomplishment?

If you answered YES to any of the questions above, or have another idea in mind for a future IDCRC newsletter, contact our team!

Job Postings

Newly Posted! Infectious Diseases Research Job Openings

• Molecular Microbiology Laboratory at Mount Sinai Hospital - Postdoctoral Fellow/Infectious Diseases Translational Research 

• NYU Langone Health - Faculty Opportunity: Infectious Diseases Clinician Educator   

• Oregon Health & Science University - Infectious Disease MD/DO - Assistant Professor  

• University of Georgia - Infectious Disease Forecasting Postdoctoral Position 

• The University of Texas at Austin - Senior Administrative Program Coordinator, Division of Infectious Disease 

Visit the IDSA Career Center to browse other ID/HIV Medicine job postings.

Funding Opportunities

IDCRC Studies

IDCRC Concept Quick Stats

Communication Resources

Please submit IDCRC news to idcrc@emory.edu for inclusion in the monthly newsletter and IDCRC.org.