Adithya Cattamanchi

Adithya Cattamanchi is a Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He is a core member of the UCSF Center for Tuberculosis Leadership & Initiatives and leads the Uganda Tuberculosis Implementation Research Consortium (U-TIRC). His research focuses on improving TB diagnostics, implementation strategies, and HIV/TB co-infection management in high-burden settings, particularly Uganda and the Philippines. He serves as Principal Investigator (PI) on multiple NIH-funded studies, including trials evaluating molecular testing strategies and pediatric TB diagnostics.

• Key roles: PI of NIH R01-funded trials, member of UC TRAC Core Management Committee, and UCSF Lead for Diagnostics in SMART4TB.
• Focus areas: TB diagnostics, implementation science, and global health policy.

Research interests emphasize novel biomarkers (e.g., CRP, host response signatures), decentralized molecular testing, and pediatric TB. He has pioneered studies on tongue swab diagnostics and C-reactive protein-based screening. Over 100 peer-reviewed articles highlight his contributions to TB care cascades, cost-effectiveness analyses, and community-based interventions.

Articles collectively underscore advancements in diagnostic accuracy, implementation strategies, and biomarker discovery. His work bridges clinical practice and policy, addressing gaps in resource-limited settings. No listed scientific awards, but his leadership in global TB initiatives reflects significant recognition.