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Kaede Ota Sullivan, MD, MBA, is a Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, where she also serves as Vice Chair of Academic Affairs. Her clinical and academic work is centered at Temple University Hospital - Main Campus in Philadelphia, PA.
- MD, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
- MBA, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
- MSc, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Dr. Sullivan's research and clinical interests focus on clinical microbiology, medical mycology, and molecular diagnostics and proteomics. Her work emphasizes antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and diagnostic approaches to enhance infection control and antimicrobial stewardship programs. She is a recognized expert in diagnostic stewardship, advocating for evidence-based, efficient, and accurate diagnostic testing to improve patient outcomes and curb unnecessary antibiotic use.
Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in diagnostic stewardship, fungal taxonomy, and infection control. She contributes significantly to guidelines and reviews on test utilization, Clostridioides difficile diagnostics, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and urinary tract infections, often collaborating with national and international societies. Her work bridges clinical microbiology with public health and policy.
- American Board of Pathology - Medical Microbiology
- American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Diplomate, American Board of Medical Microbiology
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
- Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- Fellow, Canadian College of Microbiology
- American Society for Microbiology
- Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
Dr. Sullivan plays a major leadership role in academic affairs and has contributed to national task forces on diagnostic stewardship. While no specific grant or advising information is provided, her vice chair role suggests significant involvement in faculty development, curriculum, and institutional policy. Her work with multidisciplinary teams and professional societies indicates active collaboration in shaping best practices in clinical microbiology and infection prevention.
