Center of Excellence for
Research in Infectious Diseases
The Center of Excellence for Research in Infectious Diseases is an internationally recognized epidemiological center that conducts high quality, independent research to provide innovative healthcare advancements for the Louisville community and beyond.
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Our team of over 500 employees and trainees works in a fully equipped training facility to achieve our vision of informing, revising, and transforming preventative care practices for infectious diseases across all disciplines.



Our Executive Director, Julio Ramirez, MD, leads with the philosophy that information for improved health should be complimentary and available to all. From idea to publication, our diverse team of experts realizes this ideology to ensure the best results for our partners and community.