Jan Marco Kern

Jan Marco Kern serves as the Institute Chair of the Institute of Clinical Microbiology and Hygiene at Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK), Salzburg. He is an active academic researcher with a focus on infection control and microbiology.

His education includes a Dr. med. and an MSc.

Research interests center on clinical microbiology, hospital hygiene, and antimicrobial stewardship. His work investigates bacterial and fungal pathogens, healthcare-associated infections, and diagnostic strategies. Key areas include soft tissue infections, viral epidemiology (e.g., SARS-CoV-2), and resistance mechanisms.

Recent publications (2023-2025) highlight his contributions to understanding hospital hygiene practices, skin and soft tissue infections, and cross-border pathogen spread. He also reports on rare infections and surgical complications.

Dr. Kern leads the Institute of Clinical Microbiology and Hygiene and organizes the ÖGACH Winterschool Salzburg, fostering professional development in infection control.