Chao Qi

Dr. Chao Qi is a Professor in the Department of Pathology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, serving as Director of Microbiology and board-certified clinical microbiologist (ABMM) specializing in infectious disease diagnostics and laboratory oversight.

Education:

• PhD, Northwestern University (1999)

Research Interests: Her work focuses on rapid diagnostic platform development, antimicrobial resistance surveillance, and integration of emerging technologies into clinical workflows, bridging laboratory science with patient care through advanced diagnostic methodologies.

Publications Trend: Recent publications (2024-2025) emphasize genomic analysis of multidrug-resistant pathogen outbreaks (Candida auris, Mycobacteroides abscessus) in high-risk populations, highlighting infection prevention challenges in transplant units and waterborne transmission vectors.

Professional Leadership:

• Associate Editor, Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (2023-Present)
• Editorial Board, Clinical Microbiology Reviews (2020-Present)
• Member, Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute Expert Panel (2020-Present)

Mentorship: Actively trains clinical microbiology fellows, pathology residents, and medical students while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to implement novel diagnostic protocols across Northwestern Medicine.