Bridging Science and Society

Research to Combat Diseases

We collaborate with laboratories across campus and the wider community to help fight diseases through basic research.

ABOUT THE CENTER

A hero of public health

About Dr. John Ring LaMontagne

The LaMontagne Center for Infectious Disease is named in celebration of the life and scientific legacy of Dr. John Ring LaMontagne, who helped advance research to fight many of the world’s most devastating diseases.

About Dr. John Ring LaMontagne

AT A GLANCE

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Areas of expertise including coronaviruses, Ebola, HIV/AIDS, RSV and more.

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Faculty research labs spanning the College of Natural Sciences, Cockrell School of Engineering, College of Pharmacy and Dell Medical School.

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Vaccines against COVID-19 or RSV clinically approved and using technology developed by UT infectious disease researchers.
 

Events

December 2024 Monthly Seminar

February 2025 Monthly Seminar

March 2025 Monthly Seminar

Julie Gerberding at the 2025 LaMontagne Lecture