Vanessa Stevens

Dr. Vanessa Stevens is a Research Fellow at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Internal Medicine. Her work focuses on epidemiology, infectious diseases, and healthcare-associated infections, with a particular emphasis on Clostridioides difficile, MRSA, and antibiotic stewardship.

• Education: PhD in Microbiology & Immunology from University of Rochester (2018)
• Primary Affiliation: University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry

Dr. Stevens' research integrates clinical informatics and public health to address antimicrobial resistance, vaccine communication, and healthcare policy during pandemics. Her studies analyze infection control strategies, antibiotic utilization trends, and risk factors for recurrent infections in vulnerable populations.

Recent publications highlight her contributions to C. difficile epidemiology, telehealth adaptation during the pandemic, and algorithmic approaches to infectious disease detection. She collaborates extensively with Veterans Affairs facilities on healthcare-associated infection prevention initiatives.