Pallavi Upadhyay, PhD, CMPP, is a scientific writer and laboratory consultant with over 15 years of experience in molecular diagnostics and scientific communications. She has overseen multi-institutional clinical studies and surveillance initiatives, translating complex scientific and real-world data into accessible, evidence-based narratives for clinicians, public health partners, and industry stakeholders. Upadhyay holds a PhD in molecular biology from Texas Woman’s University and has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in the field of infectious diseases and molecular diagnostics. Her expertise spans molecular assay development, product commercialization, as well as the creation and direction of high-quality, multi-channel scientific content across infectious diseases, molecular testing, and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) studies.
Articles by Pallavi Upadhyay, PhD, CMPP
Inside the 2026 Cyclospora Outbreak: A Growing Challenge for Detection and Response
With more than 15,700 confirmed US cases and two reported deaths, the multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak is highlighting the critical role of diagnostic testing, surveillance, and laboratory collaboration
Ebola Outbreaks: The Critical Role of Diagnostics, Laboratory Readiness, and Global Preparedness
Amid the 2026 Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, laboratory leaders are confronting persistent challenges in diagnostics, surveillance, and global outbreak readiness
Hantavirus: Diagnosis, Surveillance, and 2026 Outbreak Updates
The recent hantavirus outbreak is highlighting the importance of robust laboratory and surveillance systems
Responding to Norovirus: How Laboratories Can Improve Diagnostics and Readiness
Practical strategies to enhance detection, operations, and collaboration to respond effectively to seasonal outbreaks
Why Measles Is Spreading Again—And What It Means for Global Health
Measles is resurging in 2025 as falling vaccination rates and misinformation fuel a growing global health threat
Are We in a ‘Quademic’? COVID-19, Flu, RSV, and Norovirus Infections Surge
The CDC is also tracking a fourth virus called norovirus after unprecedented outbreaks in 14 states, leading to a "quad demic" this season
Everything You Need to Know about RSV
Updates on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), including diagnostic tools and treatment options
Testing for Monkeypox Virus Coinfections
Everything you need to know about monkeypox and its potential coinfections
Four Decades of HIV Testing: Where Do We Stand?
Rapid point-of-care tests and self-tests are critical tools toward eradicating HIV
Monkeypox: What Do We Know So Far?
Update on current monkeypox transmission, detection, prevention, and treatment
Current Challenges Facing Lab Developed Tests
Though challenging, creating lab developed tests is crucial for molecular diagnostics labs
