Dr. Zerr’s research has focused on two main areas: (1) defining the epidemiology of viral pathogens in healthy children and immunocompromised hosts and (2) describing the epidemiology and defining effective prevention strategies for healthcare-associated infections. Dr. Zerr’s research has contributed to defining the epidemiology of human herpesvirus 6B (HHV-6B) from primary infection to reactivation following hematopoietic cell transplantation. Dr. Zerr is also the Seattle Children’s site principal investigator for the Pediatric Pandemic Network, a HRSA-funded network aimed at improving the care of children during disasters including pandemics. 

Outside the hospital, she enjoys hiking and cross-country skiing whenever she can find someone to go along. She also loves spending time with her young adult children, spouse, and pups.