Nicholas S. Britt

Nicholas S. Britt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, with a joint appointment in the Internal Medicine department at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He maintains an active clinical practice in infectious diseases at the University of Kansas Hospital and holds a research position at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

• Education:
  • Pharm.D., University of Kansas School of Pharmacy (2015)
  • M.S. in Clinical and Translational Research, University of Kansas School of Medicine (2014)
  • B.S. in Pharmaceutical Studies, University of Kansas School of Pharmacy (2013)
  • Pharmacy Practice Residency, Barnes-Jewish Hospital (2016)
  • Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency, Barnes-Jewish Hospital (2017)

Dr. Britt's research focuses on optimizing infectious disease treatment through pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) modeling, combating multidrug-resistant infections, and studying immune system modulation in sepsis. His work bridges clinical and translational research, with applications in cystic fibrosis and sepsis management.

His recent publications emphasize antibiotic dosing strategies, resistance mechanisms, and clinical outcomes in veteran populations. Key sub-fields include PK/PD modeling, antibiotic safety, clinical effectiveness, and multidrug-resistant pathogens.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists Pharmacotherapy Impact Paper of the Year (2016)
  • ASHP Foundation Research Award (2016)
  • American Society of Microbiology Infectious Diseases Fellow (2017)
  • St. Louis College of Pharmacy Research Award (2016)

Dr. Britt teaches courses such as Pharmacoepidemiology and Public Health and Pharmacotherapy III/V. He also supervises Infectious Diseases Inpatient Consult Service and Clinical and Translational Research rotations. His research is supported by collaborations with the Veterans Health Administration and focuses on improving therapeutic strategies for severe infections.