Dr. LaPlante’s Research Program

Kerry L. LaPlante, B.S., Pharm.D., FCCP

The Outcome and Outreach Research Team is Located in Suite 395J on Level 3 of Avedisian Hall
The Laboratory Research Team is Located in Lab Module 390 on Level 3 of Avedisian Hall

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Current Research Projects

One Compartment In vitro pharmacodynamic model; This model is used to simulate a patients elimination of the drug (t1/2) and the effects of the antibiotic concentration and breakdown on antimicrobial activity and resistance development
  • Evaluation of Ceftolozane/taxobactam against Eschericia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia biofilms.
  • Synergistic Activity of Cranberry against Drug-Resistant Bacteria that Cause Urinary Tract Infections
  • Beyond Information: Science-Based Communication Targeted to Decrease Disparities in Adult Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates
  • Staphylococcal attachment and biofilm formation on ethanol-locked intravenous catheters.
  • Burden of Clostridium difficile infection throughout the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System: A focus on recurrent disease

Areas of Interest

  • In vitro Research Program – Pharmacodynamics/Biofilm/Catheter Lock
  • TherapyAntimicrobial Stewardship and Outcomes Research Program
  • Drug Discovery Collaborations

Publications

The following are a sample of some of the recent posters and presentations generated by Dr. LaPlante’s research team.