Tara N. Palmore
Tara N. Palmore is a prominent American infectious disease physician and researcher. She is best known for her work in the field of hospital-acquired infection prevention and control.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Tara N. Palmore was born and raised in the United States. She pursued her undergraduate studies at Harvard University, where she developed an interest in biology and medicine. She then attended Stanford University School of Medicine for her medical degree.
Career[edit | edit source]
Following her graduation, Palmore completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Stanford University Medical Center. She then pursued a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where she later joined as a staff clinician.
At NIH, Palmore has made significant contributions to the understanding and prevention of hospital-acquired infections. She has conducted extensive research on antimicrobial resistance, a major concern in modern healthcare. Her work has led to the development of effective strategies for controlling the spread of resistant organisms in healthcare settings.
Contributions to Medicine[edit | edit source]
Palmore's research has been instrumental in shaping policies and practices in infection control. Her work has highlighted the importance of hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, and appropriate use of antibiotics in preventing the spread of resistant organisms.
She has also contributed to the understanding of the epidemiology of hospital-acquired infections, particularly those caused by multidrug-resistant organisms. Her research has provided insights into the mechanisms of transmission of these organisms and the factors contributing to their persistence in healthcare settings.
Recognition[edit | edit source]
In recognition of her contributions to the field of infectious diseases, Palmore has received several awards and honors. She is a fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and a member of the American Society for Microbiology.
See Also[edit | edit source]
 | This medical article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
