Poorva Huilgol is a seasoned Program Manager with over six years of experience in the diagnostic and public health sectors. With a strong foundation in molecular biology and human genetics, she has led high-impact initiatives ranging from setting up COVID-19 testing labs and managing 24/7 diagnostic centres to spearheading city-wide wastewater surveillance for SARS-CoV-2.

Poorva specializes in quality management systems, regulatory compliance, stakeholder coordination, and training, with a passion for building efficient, scalable healthcare solutions in resource-constrained settings. Her work has contributed directly to public health responses and national scientific policy guidance in India.