Suk Yin Chan-Colenbrander
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Credentials
MD, M.Med.Sc.
Bio
Administrator Info
Name: Becca Johnson
Phone: 612-624-9996
Fax: 612-625-4410
Email: joh07913@umn.edu
Mail: Mayo Memorial Building, MMC 250, 420 Delaware Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455
Summary
Dr. Chan-Colenbrander received her medical degree from Western University (University of Western Ontario), Canada. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at University of Minnesota and Infectious Disease fellowship at Vanderbilt University. Prior to her medical training, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science (hon), majoring in Microbiology at National University of Malaysia and later received her Master of Medical Sciences degree at University of Malaya. Her research was on the application of PCR in the rapid diagnosis of dengue virus infection. Previous research experiences include antibiotic resistance, prevention of hospital infections and interactions among the anti-retroviral drugs mediated by cellular drug transporters. Since her ID fellowship, she has been working as an Internal medicine and Infectious diseases physician in various healthcare settings. This experience has provided her with a good insight on how to provide good care, manage and prevent infections and diseases. My focus is on good patient care, learning and sharing of knowledge.
Research Summary
Current Research
Study the Impact of Early NSAID or Aspirin use and Vitamin D level in Patients Diagnosed with Influenza (AIRP- Scholar grant)
Previous Research
Interactions Among Drugs Mediated by Cellular Drug Transporters - Bristol-Myers Squibb Virology HIV Fellows Research Program (2004)
The Application Of Polymerase Chain Reaction In The Rapid Diagnosis Of Dengue Infection (1993)
Reduction Of Skin Flora By An Antiseptic Skin Lotion (1999)
Isolation And Genetic Analysis Of Strains Of Enteric Bacteria From Reared Animals That Are Resistant To Antibiotics (1990)
Clinical Summary
General Infectious Diseases; HIV; Tropical/Travel Medicine