Emily Landon

Emily Landon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine-Infectious Diseases at the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on healthcare-associated infections, hand hygiene compliance, and infection control strategies in acute-care settings. She has contributed to national guidelines and compendiums on preventing healthcare-associated infections and has led studies addressing emerging pathogens like Candida auris and SARS-CoV-2. Dr. Landon is also involved in the Hospital Microbiome Project and the Chicago Ebola Response Network, emphasizing cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Her publications highlight trends in hospital hygiene, antimicrobial stewardship, and outbreak management. Over 15 years, her work spans epidemiology, public health, and translational research. Notable collaborations include studies on Clostridioides difficile colonization, influenza among healthcare workers, and RFID-based hand hygiene monitoring.

Dr. Landon’s research emphasizes practical interventions, such as cohesive cohorting strategies for memory-care facilities and updates to hand hygiene standards. She has also explored the impact of pandemic response measures and the prevalence of multidrug-resistant fungi in healthcare settings.