Our Goals
Reduce infections in special populations
Reduce colonization with multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) among patients
Define the complex relationship between antimicrobial resistance, healthcare worker contamination, environmental contamination and functional disability in healthcare settings.
Setting
Our group has created a rich, productive relationship with various academic partners, nursing homes, public health entities, and hospital systems in Southeast Michigan. Funded by NIH, VA, CDC, AHRQ, and non-profit foundations, our research studies have been published in high-impact journals and recognized by several awards at professional meetings.