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Kamini Varma

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Vice President of R&D, Genetic Sciences Division at Thermo Fisher Scientific
📍 Saratoga, California, United States

Kamini Varma is the Vice President of R&D for the Genetic Sciences Division at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where she leads teams in molecular diagnostics, qPCR, and digital PCR. With a Ph. D. from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, colleagues describe her as an "outstanding scientist" and motivated team leader who was instrumental in developing early COVID-19 tests.

She is a passionate advocate for STEM education and mentoring, particularly for women. Citing her own confidence-building experience in all-girls schools in India, she is an active member of Thermo Fishers Womens Empowerment group and works with organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to inspire the next generation of innovators.

Unique fact: Her team designed and validated one of the very first COVID-19 tests to receive Emergency Use Authorization from the U. S. FDA.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Vice President of R&D, Genetic Sciences Division
Job Level
Senior
Location
Saratoga, California, United States
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Women in STEM
Actively mentors women and is involved in groups like Thermo Fisher’s Women’s Empowerment BRG to address the gender disparity in STEM fields.
Molecular Diagnostics
Her career is centered on developing molecular diagnostic products, from leading the COVID-19 testing response to innovating in oncology and infectious disease.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Vice President of R&D, Genetic Sciences Division
Thermo Fisher Scientific
9-2021 - 5-2023
Vice President R&D, Genetic Testing Solutions
Thermo Fisher Scientific
8-2020 - 9-2021
Sr. Director - Genetic Testing Solutions
Thermo Fisher Scientific
3-2007 - 3-2013
Sr. Manager, SOLiD NGS Product Development
Life Technologies
5-2004 - 3-2007
Sr. Staff Scientist, Genetic Analysis Product Development
Applied Biosystems
In the press

Media appearances

Science With A Twist Podcast: Season 2 Episode 2 – “Virus Variants Explained” (featuring Kamini Varma, Vice President of R&D, Genetic Sciences Division, Thermo Fisher Scientific). Featured in YouTube
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Education
1995 - 2000
Ph.D
University of Mississippi Medical Center
1992 - 1995
B.S
Osmania University
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