# Clinical Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

> **NIH NIH T32** · STANFORD UNIVERSITY · 2020 · $218,361

## Abstract

Our training program has been successful in recruiting diverse fellows who pursue
funded, academic careers in Clinical Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases. In the next 5 years, we
propose to continue our emphasis on HIV, tuberculosis, vaccine preventable diseases, and
microbial ecology but will add three methodological elements: close integration with Stanford's
CTSA; expansion of training in diagnostic testing; and increased international didactics and
research. Half or our trainees are expected to obtain either a Master's degree in Clinical
Epidemiology or in Health Services Research. Fellows can optionally receive training in other
areas such as environmental microbiology and medical informatics. At least one fellow per year
will be expected to work in an international setting. The program will be interdisciplinary,
involving 2 1 faculty from six Departments (Medicine, Pediatrics, Pathology, Health Research and
Policy, Microbiology and Immunology and Anthropology). We will no longer specifically
emphasize either Emerging Infections or Bioterrorism, although both will be strong didactic
components of our curriculum.
 Three trainees per year will be drawn from candidates for the Infectious Diseases
Fellowship Programs in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine; exceptional applicants from other post-
doctoral programs at Stanford may be considered if they have demonstrated prior commitment to
Infectious Diseases epidemiologic research. Trainees will conduct research under the mentorship
of at least two program faculty members—a research mentor and a methodologic mentor.
Research is expected to be cross-disciplinary to take advantage of the breadth of campus faculty.
To promote interaction among trainees and faculty, research seminars conducted by trainees,
interdisciplinary seminars in infectious diseases epidemiology, weekly infectious diseases grand
rounds, infectious diseases, ecology and bioterrorism lectures presented by faculty and an annual
1-day research retreat will be held. Each trainee will be counseled and directed by a Research
Committee comprised of their mentors and others with expertise relevant to the research.
Annually, trainees are expected to meet with their mentors and the PI to discuss their Professional
Development Plan. All trainees will be strongly encouraged to apply for independent support.
Trainees are expected to move on to academic or public health leadership positions.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9948543
- **Project number:** 5T32AI052073-15
- **Recipient organization:** STANFORD UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** Yvonne A. Maldonado
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $218,361
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2002-07-01 → 2022-07-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9948543

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9948543, Clinical Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (5T32AI052073-15). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9948543. Licensed CC0.

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