Speaker Profile
Ph.D., MT(ASCP), D(ABMM), Vice President, Diagnostics, LabCorp
Biography
Dr. Nye has extensive expertise in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics, and leads scientific and operational strategies for infectious disease and other key diagnostic areas at Labcorp.In her role, she oversees the development and implementation of innovative diagnostic technologies, including metagenomics, which involves the use of genomic sequencing to identify and characterize pathogens from clinical samples. This approach is particularly valuable for monitoring emerging infectious disease threats, as it allows for the rapid detection of known and novel pathogens without the need for specific prior knowledge of the organism.Dr. Nye is also deeply involved in establishing partnerships that enhance the monitoring of infectious diseases. These collaborations focus on integrating metagenomic data with public health efforts, enabling more effective surveillance and response strategies during outbreaks. Her work is critical to advancing the field of infectious disease diagnostics, particularly in the context of global health security and pandemic preparedness.
Session Abstract – PMWC 2025 Silicon Valley
Track Chairs:
Charles Chiu, UCSF
- PMWC 2025 Award Ceremony
Pioneer Honoree: Julie Louise Gerberding, FNIH
Luminary Honoree: Charles Chiu, UCSF
- Keynote: From Crisis to Cure: Navigating Public Health Challenges in the Era of Precision Diagnostics
- Julie Louise Gerberding, FNIH
- Keynote: Clinical Metagenomic Sequencing for Precision Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases
- Charles Chiu, UCSF
- Harnessing Emerging Diagnostic Technologies in Primary and Critical Care (PANEL)
Chair: Mylynda Massart, UPMC
- Christopher Woods, Duke
- Yvonne Maldonado, Stanford
- Chaz Langelier, UCSF - New Viral and Microbiome Associations with Cancer
Chair: Charles Chiu, UCSF
- Nancy Joseph, UCSF
- Melody Smith, Stanford
- Advancements in Clinical Metagenomics
Chair: Sivan Bercovici, Karius
- Charles Chiu, UCSF
- Robert Schlaberg, Illumina
- Catherine Hogan, BCCDC, UBC
- Metagenomics and Partnerships: Monitoring Infectious Disease Threats
Chair: Eric Delwart UCSF
- Mindy Nye, LabCorp
- Ranga Sampath, Siemens Healthineers
- Charles Chiu, UCSF - Innovative Therapeutics and Host-Pathogen Interactions in Infectious Disease Management
- Victor Nizet, UCSD
- Nevan Krogan, UCSF
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