Chaitali Nikam. PhD, MPH

Accomplished laboratory scientist and public health leader with 17+ years of expertise in infectious disease diagnostics, pandemic response, and genomic research. Proven track record in leading high-impact research (40+ publications, h-index 14), building diagnostic capacity during COVID-19, and advising health programs. Combines deep technical knowledge with strategic leadership in healthcare innovation. Proven ability to translate scientific expertise into scalable business solutions.

40+ publications & book Chapter, 45+ guest lectures, and 30+ research projects key studies on TB Diagnostics, AMR, Public Health and SARS-CoV-2, Reviewer for high impact journals, Healthcare Executive, PharmaBio world, Deccan Harald, Pharmabiz, Mint

• PH 278x, Human Health and Global Environmental Change: A course study offered by Harvardx, Initiative of Harvard University via edx
• PH207x, Health in Numbers: Quantitative Methods in Clinical Public Health Research A course study offered by Harvardx, Initiative of Harvard University via edx
• TRANSCRIPT, Software technology & system management Curriculum from NIIT

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chaitali_Nikam

• Former Secretary General, Southeast Asia Region (SEAR) - The Union, Paris, France, 2022-2024
• Policy Influencer, Member Constitution of National Technical Working Group (NTWG) for Private Provider engagement under National AIDS Control Program (NACP) & Member National Technical Working Group on Collaboration between NTEP and Corporate Hospitals and Laboratories
• Winner of Diagnostics Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025, Voice of Healthcare - Diagnostic Researcher of the year
• Supported One Stop TB/DR-TB Diagnostic Solution, Hisar Model to expand access to TB diagnostics, prevention, and care services funded by USAID and backed by IDDS
• Former Principal, Thyrocare Institute of Laboratory Technology, Initiated Paramedical courses at Thyrocare in collaboration with Skill Dept. Maharashtra State Board
• Social Service, Received Social service certificate of merit for special effort in raising funds for LIFE projects
• Scientific Advisor, IIT Bombay-incubated biotech startups (Ostic Pharma & MedPrime) & Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) member for Biomedical Sciences at MGMIHS (MGM Institute of Health Sciences)
• PhD Guide, Mumbai University specialization in Biotechnology
• Felicitated by Thane Municipal corporation, For contributing and supporting TB Free Thane - Fear Free Thane
• Certifications from State, Completed National Trainer of Trainer (ToT) on Guidelines for PMDT in India 2019 & Maharashtra state ToT (Clinicians) in Guidelines for PMDT in India 2021
• Participated in 5th Advanced TB Diagnostic Research Course, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 2015
• First prize winner, Winter symposium: Advances in tuberculosis research, CMC Vellore, INDIA
• Research and publications: 40+ publications and book chapters, 45+ guest lectures, and 30+ research projects, key studies on TB diagnostics, AMR, public health, and SARS-CoV-2 Also, reviewer for high impact journals.
• Featured in media such as Healthcare Executive, PharmaBio world, Deccan Harald, Pharmabiz, Mint etc. for TB, pandemic response innovations and others.