Caroline Grady Castillo

Dr. Caroline Grady Castillo is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), where she balances clinical practice in infectious diseases with hospital epidemiology and infection prevention leadership as Medical Director of Infection Prevention & Control at OHSU Tuality Healthcare. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. Her career includes postgraduate training at the University of Michigan and CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS), where she addressed outbreaks like Michigan's largest hepatitis A outbreak. She completed medical training at the University of Washington School of Medicine and residency at Mayo Clinic.

Education and Training:

• M.D. with Global Health Pathway, University of Washington School of Medicine (2010)
• Internal Medicine Residency, Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN)
• Infectious Diseases Fellowship, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
• CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Research Interests:
Focuses on hospital epidemiology, healthcare-associated infections, and public health responses to emerging pathogens. Her work spans neglected tropical diseases (e.g., lymphatic filariasis), zoonotic infections (e.g., Ehrlichia), and outbreak investigation methodologies. Integrates clinical practice with translational research in diagnostic tools and infection control strategies.

Awards and Recognition:

• None explicitly listed in provided texts

Grants and Advising:
Conducts NIH-funded studies on infectious disease diagnostics and collaborates with global health organizations. Mentors trainees in clinical microbiology and public health epidemiology through OHSU's academic programs.

Labs/Teams:
Leads OHSU's Infection Prevention team and collaborates with CDC's EIS program and global health networks addressing tropical diseases.