Charles E. Edmiston, Jr., PhD, SM (ASCP), CIC (CBIC) - Milwaukee, WI

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Dr. Charles Edmiston, an esteemed Emeritus Professor of Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, also holds the position of Adjunct Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. His illustrious career spans several decades, marked by significant contributions to the field of infection control and surgical infectious disease research.
Here are some key highlights from Dr. Edmiston’s remarkable journey:
  1. Academic Roles:
    • Emeritus Professor of Surgery: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
    • Adjunct Professor: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville.
  2. Research Leadership:
Director: Surgical Microbiology and Hospital Epidemiology Research Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin (1984-2018).                                                                                                                                                Hospital Epidemiologist: Froedtert Hospital, Medical College of Wisconsin (1995-2016).
Certifications and Fellowships
  1. Specialist in Clinical Microbiology (ASCP): Recognizing his proficiency in clinical microbiology.
  2. Fellowships:
    • Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.
    • Surgical Infection Society.
    • Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA).
  3. FDA Consultancy:
    • 15-Year Consultant: Dr. Edmiston has advised the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on infection control implications related to implantable biomedical devices.
    • Chairman: General Hospital & Personal Use Device Panel, Medical Devices Committee, FDA.
    • Recipient: 2005 FDA Advisory Committee Award for Distinguished Service.
  4. Contributions to Infection Control:
    • HICPAC Consultant: Hospital Infection Control Practice Advisory Committee, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
    • Editorial Boards:
      • Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
      • Surgical Infections
      • Past Board Member: Surgery, American Journal of Infection Control, and JAMA Surgery.
  5. Research Interests:
    • Intravascular Device-Related Infections
    • Nosocomial Risks in the Operating Room Environment
    • Biomedical-Device Associated Infections
    • Impact of Risk Factors on Surgical Site Infections
    • Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis
    • Molecular Epidemiology of Surgical Site Infections
  6. Prolific Author:
    • Dr. Edmiston’s scholarly output includes over 400 published peer-reviewed publications:
      • Original manuscripts
      • Book chapters
      • Editorials
      • Reviews
      • Monographs
  7. Educational Impact:
    • He has delivered over 500 national and international invited lectures/workshops on topics such as:
      • Epidemiology and pathogenesis of surgical site infections
      • Surface disinfection in acute care settings
      • Nosocomial risks in the operating room
      • Device-related infections
      • Molecular epidemiology of surgical site infections
      • Antimicrobial prophylaxis
      • Implantable antimicrobial devices
      • Evidence-based strategies to reduce surgical site infection risk                                                                                                
Dr. Charles Edmiston’s unwavering commitment to patient safety and infection prevention continues to shape the field of surgery and perioperative care.
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Email: [email protected]
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