Articles about Center for Infectious Disease Research

CIDR to merge with Seattle Children’s, creating largest pediatric infectious disease org in the US

Infectious diseases can make anyone sick, but those most at risk are almost always children and families. Despite recent advancements… Read More

Scientists discover antibody that prevents malaria, opening door for new treatments and vaccines

Scientists working at several institutions across the globe have identified a new antibody that protects against malaria, a potentially revolutionary… Read More

Center for Infectious Disease Research awarded $17.2M to tackle tuberculosis ‘global health crisis’

Seattle’s Center for Infectious Disease Research announced Tuesday that it has received a new, $17.2 million grant from the National Institute… Read More

Center for Infectious Disease Research launches $11.5M project to combat ‘devastating’ drug-resistant malaria

Seattle’s Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR) announced Wednesday that it will lead a new $11.5 million research project to… Read More

Geek of the Week: CIDR president John Aitchison could have been a pro sailor, but chose to cure deadly diseases instead

John Aitchison is a man of many talents. “Growing up, I wanted to be a professional sailor, but that seemed… Read More

Tech Moves: ReplyYes adds to executive team; Juno announces new leaders; and more

ReplyYes, a fast-growing, chat-based commerce startup, announced three additions to the company’s executive board this week: former Zulily engineer Trevor Inman,… Read More

On World TB Day, meet researchers who are taking on the world’s deadliest pathogen

To many people, tuberculosis is a disease confined to places far away or to times long gone by. But the… Read More