Eric Wombwell

Dr. Eric Wombwell is a Clinical Professor in the Division of Pharmacy Practice and Administration at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy. A board-certified infectious diseases pharmacist, he develops clinical and educational initiatives promoting optimal antimicrobial use. He earned his Pharm.D. at UMKC and completed a residency at Kansas City VA Medical Center. With over 15 years of clinical practice, he maintains affiliations with Centerpoint Medical Center.

His research focuses on Healthcare Acquired Infections and Probiotics, particularly Clostridioides difficile prevention strategies. Work includes microbicide nanomedicine for HIV prevention, pulmonary delivery of anticoagulants, and intracerebral drug delivery for epilepsy.

Publications emphasize antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention, and probiotic applications. Recent articles investigate antibiotic susceptibility patterns, probiotic prophylaxis efficacy, and pharmacotherapy education. Research consistently integrates clinical microbiology with therapeutic outcomes.

Honors include teaching excellence awards from Rho Chi Society (2022), Phi Lambda Sigma (2021), and multiple UMKC recognitions (2014-2020). He has delivered over 100 continuing education presentations nationally.