#45 – Expectation vs. Reality: An Insider look at the OVERCOME and MERINO-2 trials

Pathogen-directed trials are among the most important trials that clinicians need to guide therapy but are also incredibly difficult to design and enroll. Rachel Britt (@RachelBPharmD) gets a behind-the-scenes interview with Adam Stewart (@adm_stewart), lead investigator of MERINO-2, and Jason Pogue (@jpogue1), lead investigator of OVERCOME. They discuss original intentions and evolving expectations to investigate optimal antibiotic therapy for multidrug resistant bacteria. Listen in for the insider analysis!

Jason Pogue, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP

Jason Pogue is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy and Infectious Diseases. He completed a PGY-1 pharmacy residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center followed by an infectious diseases PGY-2 residency at the University of Michigan Health Systems. His research interests focus on epidemiology and management of multi-drug resistant Gram-negative organisms and antimicrobial stewardship.

Adam Stewart, MBBS, MPH

Dr Adam Stewart is a Transplant Infectious Disease Fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is an Australian-trained Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist. He is the Editorial Fellow for the American Journal of Transplantation. He is an active and productive Physician-Scientist with more than 80 publications and has received numerous research awards and grants.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Join the Conversation: Subscribe to Our Podcast for Exclusive Insights!

Founded in 1990, the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP) is dedicated to promoting the appropriate use of antimicrobials through education, training, research, and policy. 

PO Box 1488
Warrenville, IL 60555
(331) 248-7888
sidp@affinity-strategies.com

SIDP Logo

© 2024 Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists / PO Box 1488, Warrenville, IL 60555
(331) 248-7888 / sidp@affinity-strategies.com