Kerry LaPlante

Kerry LaPlante is a distinguished pharmacist and professor known for her significant contributions to the field of pharmacology. She is currently serving as a professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Rhode Island and is also an adjunct professor of Medicine at the Brown University.

Education

LaPlante completed her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Connecticut. She then pursued her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Texas. She also holds a Fellowship in Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Career

LaPlante has made significant contributions to the field of antimicrobial pharmacology. Her research primarily focuses on the optimization of antibiotic therapy, with a particular emphasis on resistant bacterial infections. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and has been a part of various clinical trials related to antimicrobial resistance.

In addition to her research, LaPlante is also an active member of several professional organizations. She is a fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. She also serves on the editorial board of several prestigious medical journals.

Awards and Recognition

LaPlante has received numerous awards for her work in the field of pharmacology. These include the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research and Education Foundation's Pharmacy Practice Research Award and the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists' Distinguished Service Award.

See Also

• Pharmacy
• Pharmacology
• Infectious Diseases
• Antimicrobial Resistance