Summary

Kristin Klein is a Clinical Professor at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy and a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in the areas of pediatrics, cystic fibrosis, and specialty pharmacy at Michigan Medicine. Dr. Klein received her B.S. in Pharmacy from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Oklahoma. She completed a specialty residency in Pediatric Pharmacotherapy at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. Dr. Klein is especially interested in immunizations advocacy. She completed the Interprofessional Leaders Fellowship Program at the University of Michigan and has helped train numerous pharmacy and medical students, residents, and fellows over her 23 years of practice. Dr. Klein is an active member of the Pediatric Pharmacy Association (PPA) and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), where she has served in numerous leadership positions including President of PPA and Chair of the Pediatrics SIG in AACP. Dr. Klein is the faculty lead for the College of Pharmacy's BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences program and the College's Director of Immunizations.

Research Interests

  • Antimicrobial use in pediatric patients

  • Antimicrobial stewardship in pediatric patients

Awards

  • 2024 Professional Commendation, Brent Zahn (P3)
  • 2024 Making a Difference Award, Michigan Medicine/Susan Nasser
  • 2024 Fellowship in the National Academies of Practice, National Academies of Practice
  • 2023 Professional Commendation, Shawna Kraft
  • 2023 Professional Commendation, Heidi Diez
  • 2016 Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist, Board of Pharmacy Specialties
  • 2015 Teaching Excellence Award, UM COP
  • 2015 Professional Practice Award , Michigan Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists

Selected Publications

  • Klein K, Blackmer A, Diez H. The use of clinical debates as an active learning tool in two elective courses [abstract]. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther 2013;18(2):159-60.

  • Weinber J, Klein K, Sheerer K, Loyson A. Respiratory viral infection in children: potential links between adenovirus and asthma [abstract]. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther 2013;18(2):163.

  • Antworth A, Collins CD, Kunapali A, Klein K, Carver P, Gandhi J, Washer L, Nagel JL. Impact of an antimicrobial stewardship program comprehensive care bundle on the management of candidemia. Pharmacotherapy 2013;33(2):137-43.

  • Eyler RF, Klein KC, Mueller BA. The pharmacokinetics of oseltamivir and oseltamivir carboxylate in a critically ill pediatric patient receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and continuous ven-venous hemodialysis. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther 2012;17(2):173-6.

  • Blackwood RA, Klein KC, Micel L, Willers ML, Mody RJ, Teitelbaum DH, Cober MP. Ethanol locks for the treatment of fungal catheter infection. Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal 2011;30(12):1105-7.