Age-related infectious diseases

Age-related infectious diseases: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Periodontitis

Your gift will support our research and contribute to the development of novel medicines for treating age-related infectious diseases.

New Drugs are Necessary for Patients with Age-related Infectious Diseases

Aging is a process that involves both a decline in the function of an organism and an increased risk of contracting infectious diseases. With your support, the Human Microbiology Institute is working to develop novel therapeutics for diseases that cause high levels of morbidity among elderly patients, including periodontitis, COPD, and pneumonia.