Kristine Erlandson, MD

Professor, Medicine-Infectious Disease


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Medical School
  • MD, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (2004)
Graduate School
  • MSc, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (2014)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, Augustana College (IL) (2000)
Internship
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center Program (2005)
Residency
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center Program, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine (2008)
Fellowships
  • University of Colorado, Infectious Disease (2011)
Languages
English
Department
Medicine-Infectious Disease

Professional Titles

  • Professor

Recognitions

  • John A. Carey Young Investigator Award, AIDS Clinical Trials Group (2016)
  • Emerging Leaders in Aging, Tideswell (2019)
  • Outstanding Early Career Scholar, University of Colorado (2017)
  • Young Investigator Award in HIV Research, Gilead Sciences (2015)
  • K24 National Institute of Aging Mid-Career Mentoring Award, NIA (2024)

Research Interests

My research is focused on the complications of aging, understanding the mechanisms of successful aging, and implementing interventions to ensure successful aging among persons living with HIV. My current research is investigating the benefits of different intensities of exercise, the impact of adjuvant therapies (i.e., statins), and the role of body composition (muscle, fat) on the physical function of older adults with HIV. Some antiretroviral therapy has been associated with weight gain, and I also study mechanisms and interventions for this weight gain. More recently, my research has expanded into complications of COVID-19, and I am the site-PI for the RECOVER Study to understand post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV2, co-PI on RECOVER clinical trials for therapeutics to treat chronic complications of COVID-19, in addition to a recently completed R01 supplement to test a rehabilitation intervention following COVID-19. As an infectious diseases trained physician with expertise in gerontologic principles and epidemiology, I am also dedicated to mentoring the next generation of clinicians and researchers.

Publications

  • Wu K, Koethe J, Hulgan T, Brown T, Bares SH, Tassiopoulos K, Lake JE, Leonard M, Samuels DC, Erlandson K, Haas DW. Pharmacogenetics of weight gain following switch from efavirenz- to integrase inhibitor-containing regimens. Pharmacogenet Genomics. 2024 Feb 1;34(2):25-32. PubMed PMID: 37910437
  • Baim-Lance A, Cooley S, Yoo-Jeong M, Ances B, Duque G, Ellis RJ, Flexner C, Pence BW, Plankey M, Mullins JD, Sun J, Thames AD, Margolick JB, Moore DJ, Erlandson KM. Current Challenges, Solutions, and Novel Directions in Research and Clinical Care: Proceedings from the 14th Annual International Workshop on HIV and Aging. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2024 Nov 4. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39492669
  • Wilson MP, Jankowski CM, Cook PF, Kulik GL, Iriarte E, SantaBarbara NJ, Fourman LT, Erlandson KM. Effect of a Supervised Exercise Program on Exercise Self-Efficacy in Aging Adults With and Without HIV: A Secondary Analysis of the Exercise for Healthy Aging Study. AIDS Behav. 2024 Oct 30. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39472400
  • Jones R, Robinson AT, Beach LB, Lindsey ML, Kirabo A, Hinton A Jr, Erlandson KM, Jenkins NDM. Exercise to Prevent Accelerated Vascular Aging in People Living With HIV. Circ Res. 2024 May 24;134(11):1607-1635. PubMed PMID: 38781293
  • Kosana P, Wu K, Tassiopoulos K, Letendre S, Ma Q, Paul R, Ellis R, Erlandson KM, Farhadian SF. Polypharmacy Is Associated With Slow Gait Speed and Recurrent Falls in Older People With HIV. Clin Infect Dis. 2024 Jun 14;78(6):1608-1616. PubMed PMID: 38147306

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Physicians (ACP), Fellow
  • Infectious Diseases Society of America, Member
  • American Geriatrics Society, Member
  • HIV Medicine Association, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (2007)
  • Infectious Disease, Board Certification (2010)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Infections
  • Primary Care
  • Immune System - AIDS / HIV Disease
  • Immune System
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests for Infectious Diseases include treatment and prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted infection and primary care of people with HIV/AIDS. I am particularly interested in management of older adults with HIV and issues regarding weight gain experience with antiretroviral therapy.

Care Philosophy
My overarching goal is to improve the quality and quantity of life among people with HIV and sequelae of other infectious diseases.

Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children, running and traveling.

Public Speaking
Yes
I frequently give talks locally, nationally, and internationally on my research.