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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 solution application.
IDI Strategic Plan
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
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.
3rd Ohio Regional Tick Symposium
October 27, 2025
Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The 3rd Ohio Regional Tick Symposium will be held in partnership with the OMVCA Annual Meeting, which will take place at the same venue, the following day.
7th Annual IDI Meeting
November 14, 2025
Archie M. Griffin Ballroom, Ohio Union
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
This all-day meeting is the IDI’s premier annual event, focusing on interdisciplinary infectious disease research with leading experts in the field and will include a poster session and a research networking event after the meeting.
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!