Doctor Elizabeth Bell, MD is an infectious disease doctor who specializes in treating and preventing infections in immunocompromised adults, including those with solid organ or stem cell transplants as well as those receiving chemotherapy. She is passionate about her patients and strives to reach positive outcomes, navigating through the diagnostic puzzle presented by Infectious Disease.
In addition to clinical work, Dr Bell has research interests within the realms of medical education and antimicrobial stewardship. She is as an Assistant Program Director for the Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program, while also serving as the Associate Medical Director for the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at the University of Chicago, driving antimicrobial stewardship research. Dr. Bell is a strong advocate for providing the judicious use of antibiotics to curb antimicrobial resistance and optimize antimicrobials to enhance patient outcomes.
Fidaxomicin versus oral vancomycin for Clostridioides difficile infection among patients at high risk for recurrence based on real-world experience.
Fidaxomicin versus oral vancomycin for Clostridioides difficile infection among patients at high risk for recurrence based on real-world experience. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Oct 04; 1-7.
PMID: 39363592
Interventions to Mitigate the Impact of COVID-19 Among People Experiencing Sheltered Homelessness: Chicago, Illinois, March 1, 2020-May 11, 2023.
Interventions to Mitigate the Impact of COVID-19 Among People Experiencing Sheltered Homelessness: Chicago, Illinois, March 1, 2020-May 11, 2023. Am J Public Health. 2024 Oct; 114(S7):S590-S598.
PMID: 39197136
Reply to Heldman et al.
Reply to Heldman et al. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2024 Jun; 11(6):ofae292.
PMID: 38854391
An Unexpectedly High Incidence of Invasive Fungal Diseases in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients Taking Belatacept for Organ Rejection Prophylaxis: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study.
An Unexpectedly High Incidence of Invasive Fungal Diseases in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients Taking Belatacept for Organ Rejection Prophylaxis: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2024 Jun; 11(6):ofae158.
PMID: 38887477
Mpox in people with past infection or a complete vaccination course: a global case series.
Mpox in people with past infection or a complete vaccination course: a global case series. Lancet Infect Dis. 2024 Jan; 24(1):57-64.
PMID: 37678309
Field epidemiology training programs contribute to COVID-19 preparedness and response globally.
Field epidemiology training programs contribute to COVID-19 preparedness and response globally. BMC Public Health. 2022 01 10; 22(1):63.
PMID: 35012482
Global political responsibility for the conservation of albatrosses and large petrels.
Global political responsibility for the conservation of albatrosses and large petrels. Sci Adv. 2021 03; 7(10).
PMID: 33658194
Risk Factors for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection in Homeless Shelters in Chicago, Illinois-March-May, 2020.
Risk Factors for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection in Homeless Shelters in Chicago, Illinois-March-May, 2020. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2020 Nov; 7(11):ofaa477.
PMID: 33263069
A qualitative study of barriers and opportunities for concussion communication and management among parents of youth sports athletes.
A qualitative study of barriers and opportunities for concussion communication and management among parents of youth sports athletes. J Concussion. 2019 Jan 01; 3.
PMID: 32328293
From the CDC: A qualitative study of middle and high school professionals' experiences and views on concussion: Identifying opportunities to support the return to school process.
From the CDC: A qualitative study of middle and high school professionals' experiences and views on concussion: Identifying opportunities to support the return to school process. J Safety Res. 2019 02; 68:223-229.
PMID: 30876515