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David S. Boyle is an Affiliate Professor in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences with ten years of experience in developing diagnostic tools and technologies for low-resource settings. He leads a Diagnostic program at PATH, focusing on creating sustainable communities through innovative diagnostics. His work extensively involves collaboration with academic groups, startup companies, and multinational organizations in health laboratories and disease programs. David has successfully managed large-scale projects funded by various donors including the National Institutes of Health (NIH). His expertise spans in diagnostic platforms for HIV treatment monitoring, tuberculosis diagnostics, and the use of micronutrients. He currently leads environmental surveillance projects in South Africa, Kenya, and Pakistan to verify methodologies for detecting poliovirus. He provides significant mentorship to new PhD and Master’s students and advises on diagnostic developments for infectious diseases like polio, tuberculosis, and COVID-19. David's research interests include the development of rapid molecular diagnostic tools for point-of-care settings, focusing on tuberculosis, HIV, and polio, and understanding the relationship between micronutrient deficiencies and infection risks.
Diagnostic program PATH • Seattle, WA
Led projects that develop diagnostic tools and technologies for low-resource settings, managing multidisciplinary teams and substantial project budgets.
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