Anna Plourde

Dr. Anna Plourde is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, where she serves as Director of Clinical Microbiology and Virology Laboratories and Associate Program Director. She oversees clinical microbiologic testing and provides diagnostic consultation for infectious diseases.

Education:

• Undergraduate: University of Massachusetts, BA
• Advanced Degree: University of California Berkeley, MPH
• Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School
• Residency: University of California San Francisco
• Fellowship: University of Chicago Medical Center & NorthShore University Health System

Her research focuses on three interconnected domains: molecular microbial testing methodologies, clinical utility of diagnostic approaches for infectious diseases, and epidemiological patterns of infections. She actively collaborates with Infectious Disease and Infection Control departments on diagnostic stewardship initiatives.

Dr. Plourde's publications demonstrate expertise spanning virology (COVID-19, Zika), clinical microbiology, genetic epidemiology, and surgical infections. Recent work emphasizes public health applications of diagnostic testing, while earlier research explored genetic markers in neurological disorders and novel infection control techniques.

She contributes to medical education through teaching pathology residents and medical students during Clinical Microbiology rotations. As laboratory director, she leads diagnostic operations and partners with clinical teams on therapeutic stewardship programs.