Team

The faculty engaged with the University of Minnesota Institute on Infectious Diseases (UMIID) have diverse research training, experiences and interests. 

They are based within the Medical School and beyond, and they bring unique sets of expertise to identify, develop and enact solutions to address emerging infections with epidemic or pandemic potential. 

If you would like to become involved with UMIID, please contact our Operations Director at [email protected]

Michael Gale, Jr smiling.

Director

Michael J. Gale, Jr., PhD

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David Masopust

Associate Director for Research

David Masopust, PhD 

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Tyler Bold

Associate Director of Clinical Affairs

Tyler Bold, MD, PhD 

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Laura Seifert smiling.

Operations Director

Laura Seifert

Ellen Klemme

Assistant to the UMIID Director

Ellen Klemme