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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