The UCSF Center for Infectious Disease Molecular Imaging (CIDMI) is proud to announce the recipients of our 2026 Seed Grants: Dr. Salil Soman, Dr. Natasha Spottiswoode, Dr. Jeff Whitman, Dr. Marta Calvet i Mirabent, and Dr. Alex Mohapatra.
Chosen through a highly competitive review process, these exceptional investigators are advancing bold, interdisciplinary research at the forefront of infectious disease molecular imaging. Their innovative projects span a diverse range of scientific questions and technologies, each with the potential to transform how infections are detected, monitored, and treated.
CIDMI's Seed Grant Program is designed to catalyze high-risk, high-reward research and foster new collaborations. We are excited to support these outstanding investigators as they pursue groundbreaking ideas that will shape the future of infectious disease imaging.
Congratulations to our 2026 Seed Grant recipients. We look forward to following your discoveries and celebrating the impact of your work in the years ahead.