STEPHEN D. COLE
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New Bolton Center Kennett Square, PA
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610-444-5800
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Ryan Hospital Philadelphia, PA
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215-746-8911
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215-746-8387
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STEPHEN D. COLE, MS, VMD

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Microbiology (Bacteriology/Mycology, Immunology, Virology)

 Assistant Professor of Clinical Microbiology, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Clinical Specialties: Clinical Bacteriology and Mycology, Antimicrobial Therapy and Selection, Infectious Diseases
Research Areas: My research focuses on two major approaches critical to understand and mitigate the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria in companion animals. (1) To characterize the clinical and molecular epidemiology of extensively drug resistant bacteria (i.e. carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae) of dogs and cats. (2) To establish best educational practices in antimicrobial stewardship to promote proper use of these critical drugs.
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My research focuses on two major approaches critical to understand and mitigate the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria in companion animals.

(1) To characterize the clinical and molecular epidemiology of extensively drug resistant bacteria (i.e. carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae) of dogs and cats.

(2) To establish best educational practices in antimicrobial stewardship to promote proper use of these critical drugs.

Clinical Bacteriology and Mycology, Antimicrobial Therapy and Selection, Infectious Diseases

MS (Microbiology) College of William and Mary, 2011

VMD (Veterinary Medicine) University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, 2015

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Microbiology (Bacteriology/Mycology, Immunology, Virology)

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (2015 to 2018)
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Clinical and Molecular Microbiology