Pavan Asalapuram

I am a global health researcher, innovator, and translational scientist with more than two decades of experience in developing and advancing technologies for high-burden infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. My work is driven by a commitment to equitable, science-based solutions for drug-resistant zoonotic and community-spread infections, oral health, and other conditions that place a substantial burden on populations and health systems globally.

My academic and professional journey has focused on translating scientific knowledge into technologies that are not only innovative, but also clinically relevant, operationally feasible, and scalable across diverse healthcare settings. I have led the development of few diagnostic and hygiene platforms including mfloDx™, RAR-ELISA™, SelektaDx™, SteriPOC™, InstaCoat™, and OralAura™, with applications spanning MDR-TB, AMR, oral health, cancer-related needs, and veterinary infections, towards One Health framework.

In parallel, I have coordinated multi-country research and innovation projects, established ISO-certified production facilities in Asia, conducted multi-country clinical evaluations, supported commercialization pathways, and coordinated the introduction of products into the market. My work has been advanced through collaborations and projects supported by major funding agencies in Europe, India, and USA. My innovation portfolio includes 10 patent families and 15 trademarks with international patent protection pursued through WIPO/PCT routes.

My broader research and innovation interests lie at the forefront of diagnostics, One Health, implementation science, health systems, policy, and AI-enabled global health innovation. I am particularly interested in how advanced scientific and technological approaches can be translated into accessible, scalable, and sustainable solutions for infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and other high-burden public health challenges. My work is grounded in the belief that transformative progress in global health depends on combining scientific innovation with strong partnerships, systems thinking, implementation pathways, and policy relevance. Through this integrated approach, I aim to help shape the next generation of technologies and strategies that connect discovery, data, and real-world impact across diverse populations and settings.

I have supervised approximately 20 Bachelor’s and Master’s thesis students and projects, taught laboratory practical courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and delivered capacity-building workshops for clinicians and policymakers from India and China at the intersection of innovation, policy, and global health.