American University of Beirut

Center for Infectious Diseases Research WHO Collaborating Center for Reference and Research on Bacterial Pathogens
  • The Center for Infectious Diseases Research (CIDR) at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) promotes research in basic, translational, and clinical aspects of infectious diseases.

    ​​​​​​​​​​​Infectious diseases remain among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the Middle East, with diseases such as pneumonia, gastroenteritis, malaria, and tuberculosis presenting a major burden in our region. With more than 70 researchers, The Center for Infectious Diseases Research (CIDR), a collaborating center with WHO, promotes research in basic, translational, and clinical aspects of infectious diseases. ​

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