Vincent H. Tam

Dr. Vincent H. Tam is a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Translational Research at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy, with a joint appointment in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences. He holds a Pharm.D. from Albany College of Pharmacy and a B.Sc. (Pharm) from the National University of Singapore. His post-doctoral training includes infectious diseases pharmacy residency at Detroit Receiving Hospital and clinical pharmacology/infectious diseases fellowship at Albany Medical College.

His research focuses on advancing antimicrobial therapeutics, particularly combating antimicrobial resistance through translational research. Key areas include pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) of antibiotics, mathematical modeling of biological processes, and understanding bacterial resistance mechanisms. He leads an NIH-funded project developing personalized antimicrobial therapies against drug-resistant infections, integrating PK/PD, microbiology, and patient data.

Dr. Tam has authored over 196 publications, covering topics such as polymyxin nephrotoxicity, β-lactamase inhibitor efficacy, and optimal antibiotic dosing strategies. He has received certifications in pharmacotherapy and infectious diseases pharmacy. His work emphasizes bridging clinical relevance and scientific innovation to improve patient care, particularly in precision medicine for infectious diseases.