Assistant Professor |University of Virginia | United States
Short Bio 🌍
Gregory Russell Madden is an Assistant Professor specializing in Infectious Diseases at the University of Virginia (UVA). His research focuses on hospital epidemiology and infectious disease management, with a particular emphasis on Clostridioides difficile infection. Dr. Madden is renowned for his work in diagnostic stewardship and immune profiling, aiming to improve patient outcomes through innovative research and clinical practice.
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Education 📚
Dr. Madden completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Delaware, earning a B.A. in Biology & Biochemistry in June 2008. He subsequently obtained his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of Virginia in June 2012. Following this, he pursued residency training in Internal Medicine at Yale University and completed a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the University of Virginia, where he also obtained a Master’s degree in Data Science in August 2023.
Experience 💼
As an Assistant Professor at UVA, Dr. Madden has been actively involved in clinical research and teaching. He has served as a hospitalist and instructor in Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, and has held key roles in various committees and advisory boards focused on infection control and epidemiology. His expertise spans clinical diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance, and the application of data science in healthcare settings.
Research Interest 🔬
Dr. Madden’s research interests revolve around understanding and mitigating healthcare-associated infections, particularly C. difficile infection. He has pioneered the use of diagnostic stewardship algorithms and immune profiling to predict infection outcomes, aiming to personalize treatment strategies and improve patient care. His work has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of pathogen-host interactions and developing targeted interventions.
Award 🏆
In July 2021, Dr. Madden was awarded a prestigious K23 Mentored Career Development Award for his project titled ‘Immune profiling to stratify Clostridioides difficile infection outcomes’. This award recognizes his significant contributions to the field of infectious diseases and underscores his commitment to translational research that bridges basic science with clinical practice.
Publication 📝
Gregory Russell Madden has authored numerous influential publications, including:
- Madden GR, German Mesner I, Cox HL, et al. Reduced Clostridium difficile Tests and Laboratory-Identified Events with a Computerized Clinical Decision Support Tool and Financial Incentive. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018 Jun;39(6):737–40. [PMC6088779]
- Madden GR, Enfield KB, Sifri CD. Patient Outcomes Associated with Prevented versus Negative Clostridium difficile Tests Using Computerized Clinical Decision Support (CCDS). Open Forum Infect Dis. 2020 Mar 18;7(4):1-8. [PMC7166115]
- Abhyankar MM, Ma JZ, Scully KW, et al. Immune Profiling To Predict Outcome of Clostridioides difficile Infection. mBio. 2020 May 26;11(3)
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These publications reflect Dr. Madden’s commitment to advancing knowledge in infectious diseases and his impact on clinical practice.