Jessica Hoff

Jessica Hoff, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). Her work focuses on microbial pathogenesis, antibiotic resistance mechanisms, and molecular diagnostics. She holds a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Washington School of Medicine (2010) and an MPH from the University of Michigan School of Public Health (2022).

Her research explores bacterial resistance strategies, particularly in Enterococcus and Streptococcus species, with a focus on cephalosporin resistance pathways and virulence factor modulation. She has contributed to advancements in SARS-CoV-2 detection methodologies, emphasizing diagnostic sensitivity and transport media optimization. Her MPH emphasizes public health applications of microbiological research.

Key contributions include studies on IreB protein structure, CroRS regulatory systems, and exopolysaccharide-based antibiotic potentiation. Her work bridges basic microbiology with clinical diagnostics, addressing urgent challenges in infectious disease management.

Dr. Hoff is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital and actively involved in pathology and microbiology clinical services. No student advisees or grants are explicitly listed in available records.