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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.”
Featured Events
IDI and its key partners host various impactful events to advance interdisciplinary infectious disease research, education, and innovation. See the featured events below and visit the IDI Events Calendar at the link below to see all IDI events.
AMR Thematic Program Quarterly Meeting
June 8, 2026
111 Parks Hall
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
This meeting will feature a keynote presentation from Dr. Debra Goff, an infectious diseases specialist and a clinical professor, presenting Building bridges: from clinical pharmacist to global antimicrobial steward.
Host Defense and Microbial Biology Rising Star Seminar
June 30, 2026
170 DHLRI
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Dr. Samarchith Kurup, associate professor, Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases, University of Georgia, will present Type-I interferons drive the control of malaria parasites in the liver.
IDI 8th Annual Meeting
November 9, 2026
Ohio Union
8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
This all-day meeting is the IDI’s premier annual event, bringing together leading experts to explore interdisciplinary infectious disease research. Dr. Sadie Ryan, professor, University of Florida, and Dr. Jacqueline Kirchner, deputy director, Gates Foundation will deliver keynote presentations.
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!