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Lona Mody, MD, Research, Ann Arbor, MI

Lona Mody MD M.Sc


Lona Mody, MD, M.Sc Hickey Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Interim Division Chief, Division of Geriatric and Palliative Care Medicine Associate Chief, Clinical and Translational Research, Geriatrics Center

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  • 4260 Plymouth RoadAnn Arbor, MI 48109

  • Phone+1 734-764-6831

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Education & Training

  • University of London
    University of LondonM.Sc., Epidemiology, 2002 - 2005
  • N.H.L Municipal Medical College
    N.H.L Municipal Medical CollegeClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1997 - 2028
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification OpTime Surgical 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Transmission of Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria to Healthcare Personnel Gowns and Gloves During Care of Residents in Community-Based Nursing Facilities  
    J Kristie Johnson, John D Sorkin, Lona Mody, Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
  • Aging, Medical Subspecialties and Career Development: Where we were, where we are going  
    Hurria A, High KP, Mody L et al, Am J Med, 1/1/2015
  • Preventing aspiration pneumonia in high-risk NH residents: Role of chlorhexidine-based oral care questioned again  
    Mody L, Clin Infect Dis, 1/1/2015

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Use of Diagnostic Testing before prescribing antibiotics in Nursing Homes: Impact of Change in Function.
    Eke-Usim A, Rogers MA, Gibson K, Mody L, IDweek: a joint meeting of IDSA, SHEA, HIVMA and PIDS, 1/1/2015
  • Designing a ‘change-score’ metric to characterize antibiotic resistant Gram-negative bacilli colonization in post-acute care facilities.
    McNamara S, Kabeto M, Min L, Mody L, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Spring Conference, 1/1/2015
  • Nursing home staff ratings of safety culture: results from a national safety program.
    Banaszak-Holl J, Reichert H, Greene MT, J Meddings, Wald HL, Edson B, Mody L, Gerontological Society of America, Annual Meeting, 1/1/2015

Lectures

  • Writing a successful patient-oriented grant application: Non-scientific nitty-gritty. 
    1/29/2015
  • Infection Prevention in Aging Populations: A translational research agenda. 
    University of Maryland - 1/25/2015
  • CAUTI Prevention: Integrating Technical and Socio-adaptive Principles. 
    1/21/2015

Other

  • Epidemiology and management of common infections in long-term care facilities. 
    Mody L, Cyberounds.com
    1/1/2009

Press Mentions

  • How Can Nursing Homes Protect More Patients from Infections?
    How Can Nursing Homes Protect More Patients from Infections?December 8th, 2025
  • New Infection Prevention Guidance for Nursing Homes Released
    New Infection Prevention Guidance for Nursing Homes ReleasedOctober 29th, 2025
  • Nurse-Led ICU Intervention May Improve Family Satisfaction with Care
    Nurse-Led ICU Intervention May Improve Family Satisfaction with CareJuly 28th, 2025

Grant Support

  • Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center at the University of Michigan (UM Pepper Center)UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2004–2030
  • Preventing Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance in the Aging Population: Translational Research and Training ProgramUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2015–2027
  • Physician Scientist Training in Age-Related DiseasesUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2020–2026
  • Physician Scientist Training in Age-Related DiseasesUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2020–2026
  • Patient Movement and Impact on Multidrug-Resistant Organism (MDRO) TransmissionVETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION2021–2025

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