Mrs. Kathleen Subramoney

Kathleen Subramoney is a South African infectious diseases researcher whose work centers on molecular epidemiology, genomic surveillance, and public health virology. Affiliated with national laboratory and surveillance platforms, her research has contributed to understanding the evolution, transmission, and detection of emerging viral pathogens, particularly SARS-CoV-2 and viral hepatitis in South Africa.

Her publications highlight expertise in whole-genome sequencing, variant tracking, and intra-host viral diversity, with influential contributions to the identification and characterization of major SARS-CoV-2 lineages, including Omicron subvariants. She has also advanced rapid genotyping strategies and wastewater-based surveillance systems, strengthening real-time outbreak detection and public health communication.

Beyond COVID-19, her work addresses hepatitis A and B epidemiology and viral genetic determinants of disease severity, integrating molecular data with national surveillance systems. This portfolio reflects a strong focus on translating laboratory science into actionable public health intelligence, supporting evidence-based responses to infectious disease threats.