Swathi Kodaikal, MSc

Swathi Kodaikal, MSc, holds a master’s degree in biotechnology and has worked in places where actual science and research happen. Blending her love for writing with science, Swathi enjoys demystifying complex research findings for readers from all walks of life. On the days she doesn’t write, she learns and performs Kathak, sings, makes plans to travel, and obsesses over cleanliness.

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In a vector illustration, a man undergoes an X-ray procedure, a woman receives a mammogram, and another receives a PET or MRI scan, while a diverse pair of clinicians observe.

Are Risk-Based MCED Tests the Future of Cancer Screening?

Swathi Kodaikal, MSc

Done early enough, personalized, patient data-driven multi-cancer screening will save lives. But are we there yet?

A pregnant woman shows an ultrasound scan of her baby as she holds her belly.

New Prediction Model Aids in Early Detection of Preeclampsia

Swathi Kodaikal, MSc

The model analyzes methylation changes in the cell-free DNA of pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia

A female researcher studying a specimen under a microscope with computer screens showing DNA helix in the background

Fine-Tuning Single-Cell Tumor Profiling to Predict Cancer Outcomes

Swathi Kodaikal, MSc

Newly developed computational tool accurately identifies, characterizes, and differentiates cell types in tumor samples

Illustration of the bladder and kidneys on the woman's body.

Urine-Based DNA Test Could Aid Early Bladder Cancer Detection

Swathi Kodaikal, MSc

Simple, noninvasive, accurate, and robust urine test uses aberrantly methylated genes as a biomarker

A woman in a headscarf sits across from a female doctor and talks about cervical cancer diagnosis.

Innovations for Equitable Cervical Cancer Screening

Swathi Kodaikal, MSc

Accessible screening tests and inclusive management strategies could reduce cervical cancer globally

Clinicians holding Blood tube for HCV Hepatitis C Virus analysis and identification

HCV Treatments Fail to Reach Majority, Infections Rage On

Swathi Kodaikal, MSc

Report highlights missed opportunities that warrant immediate attention from the government, experts, and the public

Male doctor talks to a senior couple in a hospital ward.

Curbing Racial Disparity in Kidney Health Care

Swathi Kodaikal, MSc

ADLM guidance shares tools and strategies to achieve bias-free patient care

Two clinicians working in a laboratory

AACC Journal Bags Top Impact Factor

Swathi Kodaikal, MSc

The 2022 Journal Citation Reports places Clinical Chemistry in top 3 percent of ranked academic journals

3D medical illustration of T cells: helper T cell and cytotoxic T cell

Recombinant, Universal MHC-I Molecules May Revolutionize Therapeutics

Swathi Kodaikal, MSc

Stable and compatible with a wide variety of HLA allotypes, pMHC-I molecules are a versatile immunotherapy tool

3D illustration of T-lymphocytes attacking cancer cell.

Pan-Cancer Atlas Confirms T-Cell Heterogeneity in Tumor Microenvironment

Swathi Kodaikal, MSc

Newly discovered T-cell states and interactions may affect the success of a cancer treatment regimen