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Leading World-Renowned Interdisciplinary Infectious Disease Research

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Through its collaborative research community, mobilized around five thematic programs, the IDI takes a team-science approach to discovery, innovation, and solutions.
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Featured Assets and Partner Facilities

The IDI advances interdisciplinary infectious disease research through global affiliations, cutting-edge lab services, and unique facilities of key partners.

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UN FAO Reference Centres

The IDI is a United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) International Reference Centre for antimicrobial resistance and zoonotic coronaviruses.
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IDI-GEMS Lab

The IDI Genomics and Microbiology Solutions Lab (IDI-GEMS) provides next-generation sequencing, cutting-edge bioinformatics, and other lab services to facilitate research needs.
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PAAR Facility

The Plant and Animal Agrosecurity Research Facility (PAAR) on the Wooster campus is one of only two nationally with both plant and animal capabilities at the BSL-3 and BSL-3 Ag levels.

Tracking Ticks. Advancing Science. Protecting Health.

From comprehensive tick-borne pathogen testing, to tick surveillance and research, the IDI is leading the state and the region to address the rising impact of ticks on public and animal health.

Buckeye Tick Test

Comprehensive tick-borne pathogen testing based on tick species. Reports with tick identification and test results provided within 72 business hours from the date/time of tick sample(s) receipt. Order your test today!

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Webinar: Protecting You, Your Family, and Your Animals from Ticks

Missed the live webinar? Watch the recording featuring Ohio State experts Dr. Tim McDermott and Dr. Risa Pesapane to learn about tick species, tick-borne disease, Buckeye Tick Test and how to stay “tick safe.”

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Featured Events

The IDI and its key partners host various events to advance interdisciplinary infectious disease education and research.

Current Topics in Virus-Host Interactions Fall 2025 Seminar Series

Tuesdays
165 DHLRI or Zoom

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Join our weekly seminar on current topics in virus-host interactions featuring experts in the field. Seminars are offered in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual attendance options.

See schedule and speakers

AMR Thematic Program Quarterly Meeting

December 8, 2025
180 Pomerene Hall

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Please join us for the IDI Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Thematic Program Quarterly Meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025, in 180 Pomerene Hall or virtually on Zoom. Please register if you plan to attend.

Register here

Microbiology, Immunology, and Human Health in Space

December 12, 2025
Zoom

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This session will cover microbial ecology, infectious disease, and microbiome dynamics in space habitats. Industry partners will share insights on biological research in low-Earth orbit.

Learn more and register

Become A Member

Become a part of the IDI's growing interdisciplinary research community. All university students, faculty, and staff – regardless of discipline/field – are welcome!