The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Stanford University comprises a dedicated team of physicians, healthcare providers, scientists, and educators committed to delivering exceptional clinical care, advancing scientific research, and mentoring the next generation of leaders in infectious diseases. Through thoughtful engagement with patients and communities, we strive to address infectious disease challenges on local, national, and global scales.
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Manuel Amieva, MD, PhD, Interim Chief, Peds ID, presented at the Pediatrics Grand Rounds, 4/14/26, on "Bacterial Hide and Seek in the Stomach: How Helicobacter Pylori’s Hideouts Determine Disease"
Helicobacter pylori is a spiral bacterium that colonizes about half the world’s stomachs. While often harmless in children, it is the leading risk factor for peptic ulcers and gastric cancer in adults. Our laboratory discovered that some H. pylori hide in protected niches deep in the gastric glands, where they may influence stem cells and the stomach lining—shaping whether the microbe remains benign or contributes to disease.
Samantha Johnston, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics
- Dr. Johnston continues public health work with the California Department of Public Health, educating the public and vaccine providers on immunization-related topics. She continues to enjoy clinical work in the East Bay.
Short, Animated Storytelling (SAS): a novel approach to public health communication
As faculty lead for the Global Health Media Innovation Lab, I develop and test short, animated storytelling video interventions designed to make evidence-based health information more engaging, accessible, and scalable. Current and recent work spans infectious disease prevention, nutrition, maternal-child health, and mental health.
Here is a link to a recently published Comment describing this novel approach.
Measles in America: Five things to know from a Stanford Medicine expert
After a year of record-breaking measles outbreaks, the U.S. is on the brink of losing its “elimination” status—signaling dangerous gaps in vaccination and outbreak control. Pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. Sruti Nadimpalli explains why measles is far from a mild childhood illness, how quickly it spreads, and what families can do right now to protect vulnerable communities.