David Mansouri

David Mansouri, Ph.D., M.S., is an Assistant Professor in the H. Ben Taub Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine. His research focuses on pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of device-associated infections, particularly developing novel antimicrobial agents and coatings to combat bacterial colonization and biofilm formation. He has expertise in evaluating antimicrobial efficacy across diverse medical devices, including catheters, vascular grafts, and prosthetic implants.

Education:

• Ph.D., Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX)
• M.S., Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)
• B.S., University of Houston (Houston, TX)

Research interests emphasize antibiofilm therapies, antimicrobial drug development, and optimizing medical device sterilization strategies. His work addresses urgent challenges such as antibiotic resistance and healthcare-associated infections. Mansouri has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications, focusing on in vitro and in vivo efficacy testing of antimicrobial-coated devices and novel compounds.

Grants and Funding:

• NIH grants for antibiofilm/antimicrobial combinations and bis-indole compounds
• VA grant for UTI diagnostics in spinal injury patients

Intellectual Property: Holder of four approved method patents related to antimicrobial technologies.