J. Martin Rodriguez

J. Martin Rodriguez, MD, is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine and School of Public Health. He serves as the Physician for Adults in the UAB Undiagnosed Diseases Program and has held leadership roles, including Director of Clinical Activities since 2016. His expertise spans Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology, with a focus on Clostridioides difficile, autoinflammatory diseases, and travel-associated infections.

• Education: Doctor of Medicine from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (1998), Residency at UAB Hospital (2003), Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital (2005).

Research Interests: Dr. Rodriguez investigates antimicrobial stewardship, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), diagnostic strategies for refractory infections, and medical education innovations. His work on FMT delivery methods and vancomycin AUC/MIC thresholds has significantly influenced clinical guidelines.

Scientific Contributions: His 15 most recent articles (2013-2023) cover C. difficile, phage therapy, autoinflammatory diseases, and Zika virus prevention, with a focus on health economics, microbial engraftment, and gamification in education.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Outstanding Teaching Award (2010–present)
  • C. Glenn Cobbs/Edwin A. Rutsky Award for Clinical Excellence (2010–present)
  • UAB President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2023)

Grants: He has secured extramural funding for studies on Candidemia, antifungal resistance, CDI, and microbiome-based therapies, collaborating with institutions like Duke University, Emory University, and industry partners (Cidara Therapeutics, Seres Therapeutics).

Labs & Teams: He leads the largest research program in the UAB Department of Medicine - Infectious Diseases and directs clinical services including the Travel Clinic, Infectious Diseases Clinic, and Tinsley Harrison Clinical Scholars Service.