The Infectious Disease Research Center (IDRC) at Colorado State University is a state of art facility that supports university investigators, government scientists, and industry collaborators in researching the basic biology, biochemistry, molecular biology and epidemiology of bacteria and viruses that cause human and animal diseases. The IDRC provides a high quality research environment for developing new scientific discoveries, vaccines, methods of diagnosis, and therapeutic agents for infectious agents. Colorado State University is among the world’s leaders in researching West Nile Virus, drug-resistant Tuberculosis, Yellow Fever, Dengue, Hantavirus, Plague, Tularemia and other diseases.

Pillars of IDRC

Message from the Directors

The Infectious Disease Research Center (IDRC) at Colorado State University is dedicated to combating global health threats through decades of faculty-led research on infectious diseases affecting humans and animals, including Tuberculosis, HIV, Malaria, and Lyme Disease.

By developing diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccine candidates, the IDRC addresses health challenges at local, national, and global levels. With cutting-edge facilities, expert faculty, and a commitment to training future leaders, we foster innovation, education, and collaboration.

By partnering with academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry leaders, we aim to improve public health and lift the burden of disease for communities worldwide.

Darragh G. Heaslip, PhD
Howie Carpenter