Kathleen Linder

 Kathleen Linder
Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Medical School
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VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
2215 Fuller Rd, Mail Stop 111i
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Kathleen Linder
Kathleen Linder
Clinical Associate Professor
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    • Qualifications
    • Fellowship
      University of Michigan, Transplant Infectious Diseases, Ann Arbor, United States
      2017 - 2018
      Postdoctoral Fellowship
    • Fellowship
      University of Michigan, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Ann Arbor, United States
      2015 - 2017
      Postdoctoral Fellowship
    • Internship and Residency
      Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland, United States
      2012 - 2015
      Residency
    • Graduate Summer Session in Epidemiology
      University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, United States
      2016
      Postdoctoral Research

    Research Overview

    I am interested in understanding issues regarding the prevention of infections, particularly in the immunocompromised. Currently, I am working on projects to improve the diagnosis of invasive fungal infections in immunocompromised patients, to optimize antiviral and antifungal prophylaxis following transplantation, and to determine the optimal utility of isolation precautions in hospitalized patients.

    Recent Publications

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    • Journal Article
      Factors associated with healthcare personnel glove or gown contamination with MRSA: a cohort study of VA hospitals in 5 states
      O’Hara LM, Pineles L, Newman M, Bahr-Robertson M, Baracco GJ, Goetz MB, Ikuta KS, Crnich CJ, Bradley SF, Linder KA, Rubin MA, Khader K, Nelson RE, Johnson JK, Perencevich EN, Evans ME, Harris AD. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2025 Nov 1; 46 (11): 1105 - 1109. DOI:10.1017/ice.2025.10253
      PMID: 41054387
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Development of a Multidisciplinary Guideline for Diabetic Foot Infections at a Veterans Affairs Hospital
      Woods R, Kendall R, Linder K, Zhou S, Scruggs-Wodkowski E. 2025 Oct 27;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Early Oral Versus Prolonged Intravenous Antibiotics for Osteomyelitis (OVIVA-VA): A Single-Center Cohort Study
      Chanderraj R, Scruggs-Wodkowski E, Linder K, Abdoler E, Cinti S, Nofz K, Starnes A, John J, Thomas S, Soper N, Maurer S, Saravolatz L, Woods R, Kendall R. 2025 Oct 19;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Purulent Aortitis in a Long-Haul Trucker
      Trubin M, Scruggs-Wodkowski E, Linder K. 2025 Mar 15;
    • Journal Article
      P-2302. Efficacy of Universal vs Targeted Antifungal Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Invasive Fungal Infections after Lung Transplant
      Claire A-M, Miceli MH, Linder KA, Kauffman CA, Richards B. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2026 May 7; 12 (Supplement_1): ofae631.2455 - ofae631.2455. DOI:10.1093/ofid/ofae631.2455
    • Journal Article
      P-322. Transmission of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus to Healthcare Personnel Gloves and Gowns: a Cohort Study of VA Hospitals in 5 States
      O’Hara LM, Newman M, Pineles L, Rubin M, Khader K, Nelson R, Bahr-Robertson M, Baracco G, Goetz MB, Evans M, Linder KA, Perencevich EN, Harris A. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2025 Jan 30; 12 (Supplement_1): ofae631.525 DOI:10.1093/ofid/ofae631.525
      PMID: PMC11778376
    • Journal Article
      P-331. Patient Perspectives Regarding the Use of Contact Precautions for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a VA Acute Care Hospital
      O’Hara LM, Bahr-Robertson M, Newman M, Pineles L, Rubin M, Khader K, Nelson R, Baracco G, Goetz MB, Evans M, Linder KA, Perencevich EN, Harris A. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2025 Jan 30; 12 (Supplement_1): ofae631.534 DOI:10.1093/ofid/ofae631.534
      PMID: PMC11779388
    • Journal Article
      P-951. Delphi Study of a Fungal Curriculum for Infectious Diseases Fellows
      Bryan K, Linder KA, Miceli MH, Abdoler E. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2026 May 7; 12 (Supplement_1): ofae631.1141 - ofae631.1141. DOI:10.1093/ofid/ofae631.1141