Professor at Emory, Director of @EmoryARC, working with an incredible team in the Weiss Lab to take down antibiotic resistant superbugs.

Atlanta, GA
Joined May 2017
“The rise of NDMs in the U.S. is a grave danger and very worrisome,” said David Weiss, an Emory University infectious diseases researcher, Read more about a new study that found a 461% increase in CP-CRE cultures in the US that had NDM genes #AMR nbcnews.com/health/health-ne…
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Get your proposal together for BWF PATH's 2026 awards! Letter of Intent deadline is July 17, 2025
Now open - LOIs for the Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) program. Deadline is July 17 @ 3pm ET. More information here: buff.ly/iSu3v60 #bwfpath #GrantOpportunity
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My lab at @UChicago_Micro is hiring! We are looking for a research tech to work with us studying mechanisms of bacterial stress response and pathogenesis. Would be a great opportunity for recent college grads looking for research experience. Please spread the word! Links below
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The $100K prize is an award honoring Dr. Max D. Cooper, @EmoryPathology professor, whose historic discoveries have forever changed our understanding of the adaptive immune system. The inaugural prize will be awarded in fall '24. Nominations open Nov 1. ➡️ brnw.ch/21wDnE9
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Want to join our awesome team @StJudeResearch? We are looking for a Senior Scientist with expertise in Staphylococcus aureus genetics. We offer competitive salary and outstanding benefits. Please retweet. Interested applicant can apply here: talent.stjude.org/careers/jo…
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Are you passionate about scientific communication? If so, we have a job for you! The Department of Host-Microbe Interactions @StJude @StJudeResearch is looking for a self-motivated and organized individual to fill the role of Scientific Writer. talent.stjude.org/careers/jo…
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New from @drWittID et al Authors describe a K. pneumoniae isolate that tests positive on rapid identification for KPC but is susceptible to carbapenems on standard antimicrobial susceptibility testing 📄: doi.org/10.1017/ice.2023.176
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WANT A JOB: I have more than one postdoc position open. Let’s do some fun science in easy living Athens. Pay is above NIH guidelines. Email [email protected]. PLEASE RETWEET
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Delighted to meet today with ⁦@RepBuddyCarter⁩ and award him an ⁦@IDSAInfo⁩ impact award for his leadership on AMR over the years.
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Antimicrobial resistance will be worse than COVID — we have to act now | Excellent oped in ⁦@thehill⁩ by ⁦@DonnaShalala⁩ ⁦@LillyAbbo⁩ & Mark McClellan thehill.com/opinion/healthca…
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Applications open: The Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) award provides funding support to accomplished investigators at the assistant professor level to study pathogenesis. #bwfpath #bwfrtp #pathogenesis #fundingopportunity buff.ly/3wwevlF
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Attention microbiologists❗️ @hualiang2018 is launching a new lab @YaleMicroPath focused on the Pathogenesis of C. difficile 🦠. She is an outstanding scientist and mentor who uses cutting edge tools to solve important puzzles. We can’t wait to see what you discover next!
I’m thrilled to share that I will be joining @YaleMedin the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis @YaleMicroPath and the Yale Microbial Sciences Institute as an assistant professor. The Pi lab will open doors this September on the beautiful @YaleWestCampus.
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Now Open: The Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) award provides $500,000 over 5 years to support accomplished investigators at the assistant professor level to study pathogenesis. #bwfpath #bwfrtp buff.ly/3wwevlF
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📣 Attention microbiologists and immunologists, there is an exciting new lab opening @UChicago_Micro in the fall! Erin is an incredible mentor and creative scientist and her lab is going to make extraordinary discoveries at the host-pathogen interface. Congrats Erin!
I’m excited to announce that I will be joining @UChicago_Micro as an Assistant Professor this Fall! My lab will explore how nosocomial pathogens are transmitted, with a focus on the mechanisms (bacterial and host) driving spread of Acinetobacter in hospitals.
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The #PASTEURAct is the sustainable solution to the problem of ongoing #AMR. PFID and partners thank @SenatorBennet, @SenToddYoung, @RepScottPeters, @RepDrewFerguson, @RepMikeLevin and @RepLaTurner for their leadership to #SquashSuperbugs with the #PASTEURAct. @koutterson @CARB_X
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Technician position in my team to investigate features of Klebsiella infection biology combining tissue culture, and in vivo models. Opportunity to run some exciting research. hrwebapp.qub.ac.uk/tlive_web…
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Come join the Rosen Lab in St. Louis! Looking for a post-doctoral fellow to study Klebsiella pathogenesis using murine models, bioinformatics and immunology. wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/…
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DWeissLab retweeted
We are currently recruiting for a Program Assistant/Data Specialist to join our dynamic team in our headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC. buff.ly/3GtiS5y
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