Joseph Carreno

Joseph Carreno, PharmD, MPH is an Associate Professor and Director of Research and Sponsored Programs at the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS). He holds a dual role as an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist at Albany Stratton Veteran's Affairs Medical Center. His academic focus is on infectious disease, with expertise in antimicrobial stewardship, epidemiology, and technology integration in healthcare.

Education:

• M.P.H., Wayne State University School of Medicine
• Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Fellowship, Henry Ford Hospital/Wayne State University
• PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, New York Methodist Hospital
• Pharm.D., Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Research Interests: Dr. Carreno investigates the application of technology and epidemiologic methods to enhance antimicrobial stewardship programs. Key areas include pharmacists' roles in active surveillance, prevention of anti-infective adverse events, and bacterial epidemiology of infectious diseases. His work emphasizes optimizing antimicrobial use through rapid diagnostics and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Grants & Awards:

• Recipient of ACPHS Preceptor of the Year (2017) and Provost Technology Award (2014)
• Lead investigator on grants totaling $105,000+ from institutions like ASHP Foundation and Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists
• Recognized for contributions to infectious disease pharmacotherapy through ICAAC and MAD-ID fellowships

Teaching & Mentorship: Teaches courses on infectious diseases, epidemiology, and antimicrobial management at ACPHS. Supervises student researchers, with notable trainees including Babowicz, LaPlante, and Eaton. Active in guiding initiatives like the STOP-NT randomized trial and Stewardship-NOW program.

Labs & Teams: Leads ACPHS's Research and Sponsored Programs office, fostering collaborations on projects like rapid diagnostic impact studies and sepsis resolution algorithms. Engages with multidisciplinary teams in VA and hospital settings to advance clinical practice.