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Research Summary:
Dr. LaPlante’s foremost research expertise is in infectious
diseases, specifically in the treatment, virulence inhibition (toxin
and biofilm), colonization and control of methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). She also investigates activity of
catheter lock solutions against biofilm producing bacteria.
Her clinical practice
site and her research is conducted at the Veterans Affairs Medical
Center in Providence, Rhode Island. She is published in
peer-reviewed journals such as Antimicrobial Agents and
Chemotherapy, Pharmacotherapy, Expert Opinion in Pharmacotherapy,
and Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease and her research
has been presented in Denmark, France, Czech Republic and throughout
the United States.
Dr. LaPlante also serves
the profession by membership, leadership and participation in a
number of organizations, and as a reviewer of manuscripts for
Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, The Journal of Antimicrobial
Chemotherapy, Pharmacotherapy, and Diagnostic Microbiology and
Infectious Diseases. Dr. LaPlante is a member of many professional
societies within pharmacy and infectious disease groups and serves
as an expert consultant and national speaker for the pharmaceutical
industry.
Fellowship Opportunity
Infectious Diseases/Pharmacotherapy
This two year fellowship program is design to provide skills that
are necessary to pursue a career in academia, clinical research and
basic clinical practice focused in infectious diseases. The program
integrates a formal hands-on laboratory experience, teaching
(classroom and experiential), and practical clinical experience. A
major focus of this program is in research design, development,
analysis and writing for final publication. Fellows are responsible
for submitting their research to national and international
infectious diseases meetings and submitting their papers to peer
reviewed journals for publication.
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Current Research Projects
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Evaluation of
Biofilms in Clinical Staphylococcus aureus Isolates
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Activity of
Daptomycin and Vancomycin on Staphylococcal Biofilms
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Effects of
Antimicrobial Agents on Alpha-Toxin Levels and Biofilm Formation in
Staphylococcus aureus
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Evaluating the
Activity of Several Antimicrobial Agents against Bacteria that
Colonize Patients Nares
Office Phone:
401-273-7100 x2339
Fax:
401-457-3305
E mail:
KerryTedesco@uri.edu
Veterans Affairs
Medical Center
Research Building Number 35
830 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
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