USF Health Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Disease

Dr. Carina Rodriguez, a native of Argentina, is a Professor of Pediatrics and Division Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of South Florida. As Medical Director for HIV/AIDS Services for Children and Youth, and Division Chief, Dr. Rodriguez oversees multiple grants and contracts, and supervises a multidisciplinary team. In addition, she serves as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator for NIH sponsored grants (Collaborative Antiviral Study Group, Adolescent Trials Network), industry-sponsored HIV and ID related clinical trials and other multiple grants. As a teacher, she participates in medical, and resident education. In addition, she serves in multiple committees including the Committee of Pediatrics AIDS at the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her research interests include HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis, vaccines and congenital infections

Dr. Gaviria is a native of Colombia and attended Universidad del Valle in Colombia where she received her medical degree in 2006. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at Driscoll Children's Hospital in 2011 and then finished her fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UT Southwestern Dallas in 2014. During her training at UT Southwestern she also completed a Master's of Science in clinical sciences. She practiced at UAB in Alabama for the past 2 years prior to moving to Florida. Dr. Gaviria is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in both General Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases

The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases of the University of South Florida manages the full spectrum of infectious diseases, including bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic infections. Its integrated approach combines basic science research, translational trials and community research, along with dedicated bedside care.

Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of South Florida. Dr. Espinosa completed her residency in Pediatrics at the University of Kansas and her fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Michigan. Dr. Espinosa is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Disease. Her research interests include perinatal and congenital infections, hepatitis, and vaccines.