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Kendall D Kling is an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine with joint appointments in the Department of Pathology (Microbiology division) and the Department of Medicine (Infectious Diseases division). Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Medical Microbiology (ABMM 2023), he practices clinically at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
His educational pathway includes:
- MD (2016)
- Internal Medicine Residency, University of Chicago (2019)
- Infectious Diseases Fellowship, Northwestern University (2021)
- Medical and Public Health Laboratory Microbiology Fellowship, Northwestern University (2023)
Dr. Kling's research integrates clinical microbiology and infectious diseases with emphases on antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, hospital epidemiology, and public health surveillance. His work develops diagnostic frameworks to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use while addressing multidrug-resistant pathogen outbreaks and complex device-associated infections through genomic and molecular methodologies.
Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal consistent focus on antimicrobial resistance diagnostics and outbreak response, particularly in urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted bacterial clusters among vulnerable populations, and novel treatment approaches for extensively drug-resistant organisms. His studies frequently employ whole-genome sequencing to trace transmission pathways in healthcare settings.
Professional recognition includes:
- Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Medicine (2024)
No formal student advisement or grant funding details are disclosed in available sources. Dr. Kling maintains active collaborations with clinical microbiology laboratories and public health agencies through his dual-departmental roles, though specific research team structures are not documented publicly.
