Patient-oriented/translational research
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Fritz Lab
Stephanie Fritz, MD, MSCI
Our research team studies the epidemiology, microbial virulence mechanisms and host defenses against community-associated methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) colonization and disease.
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Kao Lab
Carol M. Kao, MD
The Kao lab is interested in vaccine effectiveness, particularly in special populations.
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Orscheln Lab
Rachel C. Orscheln, MD
Treatments and outcomes of bone and joint infection in children.