The IDI FY24-FY29 Strategic Plan

A roadmap to enable strategic growth and organizational success.

Our comprehensive strategy, guided by the principle of excellence through collaboration and innovation in interdisciplinary infectious disease research, outlines the IDI’s path to on-going success. We focus on expanding interdisciplinary research capabilities, fostering innovative partnerships, and achieving sustainable organizational growth to advance infectious disease solutions. This roadmap serves as our guide to fulfill our mission through targeted initiatives and measurable outcomes. The IDI goals and tactics are aligned with four pillars as outlined below.

Vision

Lead world-renowned interdisciplinary infectious disease research, practice and education.

Mission

The Infectious Diseases Institute will harness the beneficial effects of microbes and develop innovative solutions to the detrimental effects of microbes on the health of humans, animals, plants and the environment for the benefit of society.

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Research and Creative Expression

IDI will create internationally recognized contributions to the advancement, dissemination and application of knowledge relevant to the understanding, prevention, treatment and control of infectious diseases through interdisciplinary research.

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Operational Excellence and Resource Stewardship

IDI will be the model organization in operational excellence through effective, competent and strategic leadership in human, fiscal, and operational stewardship based on key values and a mission- centric philosophy to ensure ongoing, strategic progress and the long-term sustainability of IDI.

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Health Care

IDI will support practices, programs, and product development that have clinical applications and influence policy, and effectively communicate information for public awareness to mitigate the threat of infectious diseases.

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Teaching and Learning

IDI will provide an unsurpassed student-centered learning experience in interdisciplinary infectious diseases education, and in support of students to facilitate a globally diverse student body, led by faculty and staff who are thought leaders in their fields.

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