Dr. Kerry L. LaPlante, B.S. Pharm.D.
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
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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Contact information
Office Phone: 401-273-7100 x2339
Fax: 401-457-3305
Email: KerryTedesco@uri.edu
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Research Building Number 35
830 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
