Jennifer Girotto

Jennifer Girotto serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy. Her primary academic affiliation is with UConn's Storrs campus, where she maintains an office in School of Pharmacy Room 346 (69 North Eagleville Road, Unit 3092, Storrs, CT 06269-3092).

Her educational background includes a Pharm.D. and B.S. in Pharmacy Studies from the University of Connecticut, complemented by an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Accredited Specialty Residency in Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital. She holds dual board certifications as a Pediatric Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPPS) and Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (BCIDP).

Dr. Girotto's research centers on pediatric antimicrobial stewardship and immunization optimization, with particular focus on evidence-based decision-making for antibiotic use in children. Her work addresses critical gaps in pediatric infectious disease management, including antimicrobial-resistant infections, vaccine hesitancy, and allergy delabeling protocols. She actively investigates stewardship interventions across multiple healthcare settings from emergency departments to outpatient clinics.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a dominant focus on antimicrobial stewardship (85% of articles), with significant emphasis on pediatric-specific applications. Key trends include development of dosing guidelines for resistant infections, evaluation of rapid diagnostic impacts, and resource-appropriate interventions for global settings. Her immunization research spans vaccine advocacy, administration protocols, and pandemic response.

• Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPPS)
• Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (BCIDP)

As an educator, Dr. Girotto coordinates the pediatric scholar’s track and serves as course coordinator for immunizations in Pharmacy Skills Development. She precepts fourth-year students in Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunization Drug Information Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. Her teaching expertise directly informs clinical practice through evidence-based interventions targeting antimicrobial misuse.