Karen Harrington, PhD

Dr. Karen Harrington is Director of Scientific Affairs in the US supporting the molecular infectious disease diagnostics portfolio at Hologic, Inc. Dr. Harrington received her BS in Biology at Marquette University and her PhD in Molecular Genetics at Georgia State University. In her career, she has industry experience in research and development and clinical and regulatory affairs, successfully taking several molecular IVD products through clinical trials, FDA approval and commercialization. Dr. Harrington is also certified as a High-complexity Clinical Laboratory Director by the American Board of Bioanalysis and has directed CLIA/CAP accredited clinical laboratories performing molecular-based infectious disease and oncology testing.