About
Together, members of the IDRRN have intentionally sought to know each other as people, be aware of the breadth of expertise, and continuously improve our team-science approaches. We have created a culture of awareness and collaboration that enables us to quickly and effectively respond to current and emerging threats. This has been achieved through regular team-based dialogue to align and integrate cutting edge research findings with current and projected threats as denoted by agencies charged with active global surveillance (e.g. NIH, NSF, USDA, CDC, WHO, etc.). Areas of current global interest include: viral hemorrhagic fevers, water and foodborne pathogens, vector-borne viruses, vector biology, tuberculosis, protein misfolding, cancer biology, climate change, microbiome, pandemic preparedness, and immunologically-based interventions. Each is an area of IDRRN excellence with demonstrated global recognition, securing CSU as a preeminent infectious disease research enterprise.
The three arms of IDRRN
Train World Class Scientists
Train diverse research scientists who will become globally-recognized scientific leaders in the battle against pandemics and novel emerging infectious agents. Trainees engage in experiential interdisciplinary scientific discovery in world renowned laboratories, integrating expertise that crosses scientific disciplines (e.g. infectious disease, immunology, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, public and environmental health, agriculture), learning to think more wholistically and nimbly in responding to global challenges.
Engage in Proficient Science Communication
Science communication is a mandate for all scientific programs. To expand our prowess in communicating science to a variety of audiences, (e.g. community-engaged, scientific, policy decision makers) IDRRN develops, and members participate in, workshops and courses designed to emphasize written, visual and spoken communication skills, with focus on story-telling, media communications, science misinformation and advocacy in policy implications. We seek to sustain and build upon our existing network to train scientists in diverse team-based thinking, expertise, and exceptional communication skills to ensure CSU’s leadership and impact in response to future emerging infectious disease threats.
Interdisciplinary Team Development
The IDRRN consists of interdisciplinary teams that represent diverse perspectives and expertise, with membership that bridges CSU colleges, departments, centers, companies and federal agencies. We leverage activities, including small group format and semi-annual retreats, to bring faculty, staff and students together to share research findings, support team dynamics, and establish new teams, consisting of investigators that synergize across diverse backgrounds that result in innovative approaches to existing and emerging disease outbreaks.
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Examining infectious disease: CSU scientists lead research on diseases of global concern
Infectious diseases are all around us, and researchers at Colorado State University are investigating many of concern across the nation, around the world – and in our own backyards.
Interdisciplinary team uses AI-powered tools for protein engineering in medicine and beyond
Interdisciplinary researchers at Colorado State University are using AI powered tools to rapidly re-engineer and discover new proteins – a fundamental building block of all life as we know it.
CSU research team to develop technology for new rapid, at-home HIV test
The National Institute of Health has awarded a team of Colorado State University researchers $2.9 million to develop a new diagnostic platform needed to create a more accurate and user-friendly at-home HIV test.
Contact Us
Candace Mathiason, Ph.D.
Director, Infectious Disease Research & Response Network
Pathology room 229
(970) 491-3975