Alexander Sundermann

Dr. Alexander Sundermann is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, Division of Infectious Diseases, Center for Genomic Epidemiology. His work focuses on the research and application of whole genome sequencing surveillance for outbreak detection and investigation in healthcare settings. Sundermann’s research also utilizes electronic health record data and machine learning to detect routes of transmission faster and more accurately within outbreaks.

He previously worked as a Senior Infection Preventionist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he led investigations into multiple outbreaks and directed patient safety and quality improvement initiatives. He is a Fellow of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology and board certified in infection control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology.

By sequencing enough coronavirus genomes, scientists are able to build up a representative picture of which variants are circulating in the population overall.
By Alexander Sundermann
scientists at computer
Dr. Deborah Birx told hundreds of emergency managers and other state and local leaders that they should act quickly to stem the outbreaks. Among her recommendations were to trace the contacts of patients testing positive for COVID-19 in areas where test positivity is going up.
By Alexander Sundermann
Dr. Deborah Birx
By sequencing enough coronavirus genomes, scientists are able to build up a representative picture of which variants are circulating in the population overall.
By Alexander Sundermann
scientists at computer
Dr. Deborah Birx told hundreds of emergency managers and other state and local leaders that they should act quickly to stem the outbreaks. Among her recommendations were to trace the contacts of patients testing positive for COVID-19 in areas where test positivity is going up.
By Alexander Sundermann
Dr. Deborah Birx